History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET December 2015 History
Identify the organization which carried out socio-religious reforms that did not concern itself with women's upliftment.
ADeva Samaj
BMadras Hindu Association ✓ Correct
CPoona Seva Sadan
DIndian Reform Association
Correct answer: (B) Madras Hindu Association — The Madras Hindu Association did not concern itself with women's upliftment, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Madras Hindu Association did not concern itself with women's upliftment, so that is the answer.
★It was founded by Annie Besant in 1907.
★It was meant to promote Hindu social and religious advancement on national lines.
★Its aim was to uphold the spirit of Hindu civilization.
★So its work was not centred on the upliftment of women.
★The other bodies did take up the cause of women.
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