Question:

Whose main aim was to uplift the backward classes?

APrarthana Samaj

BSatyashodhak Samaj

CArya Samaj

DRamakrishna Mission

Answer:

B. Satyashodhak Samaj

Explanation:

The main aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was the upliftment of backward classes. It was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873 for the welfare of Dalits and lower castes. He composed critical books “Sarvjanik Satya Dharm Pustak” and ‘Gulamgiri’ to spread his Anti-Brahmin activities.


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