History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2012 History
The Arya Samaj movement believed in
AIdolatry
BPolytheism
CPantheism
DVedic ritualism ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Vedic ritualism — The Arya Samaj believed in Vedic ritualism, so the answer is Vedic ritualism.
Explanation
★The Arya Samaj believed in Vedic ritualism, so the answer is Vedic ritualism.
★It was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
★He gave the slogan Back to the Vedas, calling for a return to the pure Vedic religion.
★The Samaj rejected idol worship, polytheism and many later social evils.
★It promoted the Vedic fire sacrifice, education and social reform.
★It became a major force of religious and social awakening in north India.
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