Modern History PYQ 170 of 636 · Social and Religious Movements

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in:

  1. A1858 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
  2. B1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
  3. C1870 by Pandita Ramabai Ranade
  4. D1870 by Surendranath Banerjee
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020

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Correct answer: (b) 1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade

Explanation

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870, with the cooperation of S. H. Sathe, S. H. Chiplunkar, G. V. Joshi, etc. Ranade joined this Sabha in 1871. He provided remarkable leadership, which increased its popularity. Due to Ranade’s invaluable contribution to the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, he is also considered a founder of this institution.

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