Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Paramahansa Mandali was established in 1849 in Bombay.
2. Its founders included Durgaram Mehtaji and Dadoba Pandurang.
3. The Mandali actively supported widow remarriage and women's education during the 19th century.
4. It was primarily a religious revivalist organization aiming to promote orthodox Hindu values.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The Paramahansa Mandali was established in 1849 in Bombay by reformers like Durgaram Mehtaji and Dadoba Pandurang. It championed social reforms such as widow remarriage and women's education. However, statement 4 is incorrect because the Mandali opposed orthodox Hindu values, instead promoting radical reforms and social equality.