Whose main aim was to uplift the backward classes?
(A) Prarthana Samaj
(B) Satyashodhak Samaj
(C) Arya Samaj
(D) Ramakrishna Mission
Correct Answer : Satyashodhak Samaj
Question Asked : IAS (Pre) 1993
The main aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was the upliftment of backward classes. It was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873 for the welfare of Dalits and lower castes. He composed critical books “Sarvjanik Satya Dharm Pustak” and ‘Gulamgiri’ to spread his Anti-Brahmin activities.
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