Question

Who was the founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj?
A. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Dr. B.R Ambedkar

Answer 1

Hint: He is a social reformer from Maharashtra. He is the father of Indian social revolution. Satyashodhak Samaj was a social reform community founded on 24 September 1873.

Complete Answer:
- The Satya Shodhak Samaj improved social rights and political admission for disadvantaged groups which concentrated particularly on women, Shudras, and Dalits in Maharashtra.
- Jyotirao Govindrao Phule is the preacher of women's education in India. He was the one to inaugurate the first girls' school in August 1848. He worked hard to eliminate untouchability and the caste system. He also put major steps to teach women and lower castes. He is also the founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj.This option is correct.
- Mahatma Gandhi is the father of our nation who has immense contribution towards our country. He had played a pivotal role during our freedom struggle and was the sole reason behind the independence of our country. This option is incorrect.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the Father of Modern India’. He promoted western education in India. He opposed child marriage and Sati. He was the founder of Brahma Samaj which aimed at worshipping eternal God. This option is incorrect.
- Dr B.R Amedkar had a dynamic personality B R Ambedkar who was proclaimed as no. 1 scholar in the world by Columbia University. He was the chief architect of the Constitution of India, and founding father of the Republic of India. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The Samaj conserved belief in one god, opposed any kind of intermediary between god and man. The Samaj also formulated disagreements against Brahman social and political supremacy. Deenbandhu was the mouthpiece of the Satya Shodhak Samaj.