GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Swami Vivekananda
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Swami Dayananda
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Raja Rammohan Roy
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Swami Dayananda apart form the propagation of the Vedas needed to disapprove the claims of any foreign religion along with the different sects and subsets flourishing in the country. Swami Dayananda did all efforts to revive it. He even involved the King of Kashi in his debate with the learned Pundits of Benaras.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dayanand Saraswati wanted to put society in touch with its roots. Going back to the Vedas was the best way to do it. This would also help in abolishing untouchability, idol worship and instill in the people the belief that there is only one God.
Detailed explanation-3: -He stressed on the importance of education of all children and preached respect and equal rights for women. He founded the Arya Samaj on April 7, 1875. Through this reform movement, he stressed on One God and rejected idol worship. He also advocated against the extolled position of priests in Hinduism.