Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1814?

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Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1814?

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Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1814?

  1. Keshab Chandra Sen
  2. Debendranath Tagore
  3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  4. Raja Rammohun Roy — Correct Answer
Explanation:

Raja Rammohun Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) in Kolkata in 1814 (often cited as 1815 in some historical records, but 1814 is the exam context). It was an association started to propagate monotheistic doctrines and to hold philosophical discussions on theology, serving as a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

निम्नलिखित में से किसने 1814 में आत्मीय सभा की स्थापना की थी?

  1. केशव चंद्र सेन
  2. देवेन्द्रनाथ टैगोर
  3. ईश्वर चंद्र विद्यासागर
  4. राजा राममोहन राय — सही उत्तर
स्पष्टीकरण:

राजा राममोहन राय ने 1814 में कोलकाता में आत्मीय सभा (मित्रों की सभा) की स्थापना की थी। इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य एकेश्वरवाद (एक ईश्वर में विश्वास) का प्रचार करना और धार्मिक व दार्शनिक विषयों पर चर्चा करना था। बाद में यही प्रयास 'ब्रह्म समाज' की नींव बना।

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