General Studies Question 47

Question: 49.

Which of the following statement(s) 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 popularised the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Options:

A) Only 1

B) 1 and 2

C) Only 3

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Exp. [b] Brahmo Samaj and majority of contemporary social reform organisations was Vedantist in their philosophy. They were opposed to idolatry and priestly class and considered Vedas as infallible.