Consider the following statements:

1. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.
2. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programmes.
3. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women’s education.
4. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodaya Samaj to work among refugees.

Which of these statements are correct?

1. I and II
2. II and III
3. II and IV
4. III and IV

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in April 1875 in Bombay with ten principles. However, these principles were finally settled in 1877 in Lahore.

Statement 2 is incorrect

• Lala Lajpat Rai was a devoted leader of the Arya Samaj, heavily influenced by Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s teachings. He actively defended the organisation’s core doctrine that the Vedas were the infallible source of all knowledge.

Statement 3 is correct

• Keshab Chandra Sen promoted social reforms, including women’s education, through the Brahmo Samaj.

Statement 4 is correct

• Vinoba Bhave established Sarvodaya Samaj to work among refugees.

Ans: (d) III and IV