The Tarkeshwar Movement of 1924 in Bengal was against

(A) Corruption in temples
(B) Violence
(C) Arrest of political leaders
(D) Communalism

Correct Answer : Corruption in temples
Question Asked : UPPCS (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015
The Tarkeswar Movement of 1924 in Calcutta (Bengal) was against the corrupt priest (Mahant) of Tarkeswar Shiva temple. A serious allegation of misuse of temple fund and adulterous relationship with the wife of a Government employee were imputed on the priest.
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