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UPSC 2012 · Q28 · Modern History › Social & Religious Reform Movements · Save

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

(a) Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government
(b) and
(c) given above is correct in this context
(d) None of the statements (a),
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Answer: (b) and
UPSC 2012 · Q74 · Modern History › Social & Religious Reform Movements · Save

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?

  1. It opposed idolatry.
  2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
  3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only