With reference to Dayanand Saraswati, consider the following statements:
1. He was the founder of Arya Samaj, established in Bombay in 1875.
2. He gave the call for Swaraj with the slogan “India for Indians” in 1876.
3. He edited a journal named Arya Patrika to spread his reformist ideas.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to Dayanand Saraswati, consider the following statements:
1. He was the founder of Arya Samaj, established in Bombay in 1875.
2. He gave the call for Swaraj with the slogan &ldquo;India for Indians&rdquo; in 1876.
3. He edited a journal named Arya Patrika to spread his reformist ideas.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Context: Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati is in the news due to the observance of his 200th birth anniversary on February 12, 2024.

Statement 1 is correct: Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay (now Mumbai) on April 10, 1875. The organization aimed to reform Hinduism by returning to the teachings of the Vedas and rejecting practices like idol worship and caste discrimination.

Statement 2 is correct: In 1876, Dayanand Saraswati coined the slogan "India for Indians," advocating for self-rule and national pride. This call for Swaraj was among the earliest expressions of Indian nationalism during British colonial rule.

Statement 3 is correct: He edited the journal Arya Patrika, which reflected his reformist views and spread awareness about his ideas on religion and society.

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With reference to Dayanand Saraswati, consider the following statements: 1. He was the founder of Arya Samaj, established in Bombay in 1875. 2. He gave the call for Swaraj with the slogan “India for Indians” in 1876. 3. He edited a journal named Arya Patrika to spread his reformist ideas. Which of the statements above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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