Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
Dadoba Pandurang founded Paramhansa Sabha in 1840, was the first reform organisation of the 19th century in Maharashtra. Its main objective was to demolish all caste distinctions.
K Sridharalu Naidu founded Veda Samaj in Madras, under the guidance of Keshab Chandra Sen in 1864. It changed into Brahmo Samaj of Southern India in 1871. It also abstains from patronising dancing girls, child marriage and polygamy.
Behramii M Malabari founded Seva Sadon in 1885. He opposed to child marriage and compulsory widowhood. This humanitarian organisation focused on the welfare of the socially deprived people especially women.
Thakur Singh Sandhawalia and Giani Gian Singh founded Singh Sabha in 1875 in Amritsar to bring to Sikh community the benefits of Western enlightenment through Western education and to counter Hindu and Christian Missionaries that were influencing the Sikh community.