Atmiya Sabha

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Atmiya Sabha?

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy established the Atmiya Sabha.
2. Atmiya Sabha vehemently protested against the prevalent practice of selling young girls to prospective husbands.
- Published on 21 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
- Roy started his public life in 1815 with the establishment of the Atmiya Sabha. This sabha vehemently protested against the prevalent practice of selling young girls to prospective husbands due to some pecuniary interests, in the name of the Kuleen tradition.
- It also opposed polygamy and worked for the removal of caste disabilities.

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