Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 74

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?<br/>1. It opposed idolatry.<br/>2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.<br/>3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

1. It opposed idolatry — Correct. Brahmo Samaj preached monotheism and rejected idol worship and ritualism.

2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts — Correct. It emphasized individual reason and direct relation with God, not mediation by priests.

3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible — Incorrect. This was associated more with the Arya Samaj; Brahmo Samaj did not uphold Vedic infallibility.

Hence, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.

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