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Which of the following is not correct about Prarthana Samaj?
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This society was against the widow remarriage.
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The Prarthana Samaj was founded by Athmaram panduranga (with the help of Keshav Chandra Sen).
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The main aim behind the establishment of the Prarthana Samaj was to make people believe in one God and worship only one God.
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The Prarthana Samaj was founded in Bombay in1867.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 2 and 3 only. Prarthana Samaj is also known as Prayer society was based in Maharashtra (Bombay) and was founded by Atmaram Panduranga. They were the followers of Marathi Sant math and having no aim to reform Hindu society.
Detailed explanation-2: -d Prarthana Samaj was founded by M.G. Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar in 1867 with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocate reforms of the social system of the Hindus. He never demanded abolition of untouchability.
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