Indian Reform Movements

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement-I is correct: The Brahmo Samaj split in 1866 due to ideological differences between Debendranath Tagore and Keshab Chandra Sen.
Debendranath Tagore led the Adi Brahmo Samaj, which emphasized traditional Brahmo values, while Keshab Chandra Sen formed the Brahmo Samaj of India, advocating progressive social reforms like widow remarriage and the abolition of child marriage.

Statement-II is correct: In 1878, Keshab Chandra Sen controversially arranged the marriage of his 13-year-old daughter to the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, despite his earlier campaigns against child marriage. This act led to widespread criticism and loss of credibility for Keshab Chandra Sen. However, this event occurred after the split in 1866.

While both statements are factually correct, Statement II (the controversial marriage) was not the cause of the split in 1866. The split was primarily due to ideological disagreements between the traditionalists led by Debendranath Tagore and the progressives led by Keshab Chandra Sen, particularly regarding the interpretation of Brahmoism and social reforms.