Q. Who founded the Buddhivardhak Sabha in 1865 to promote education and social reform in Gujarat?
Answer: Narmadashankar Dave
Notes: The Buddhivardhak Sabha, also known as the Buddhi Vardhak Hindu Sabha, was a socio-religious reform organization established in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1851. It was founded by members of the Jnayan Prasarak Mandali, including Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad) and other writers. The primary goal of the Sabha was to work for the social welfare of Gujarati Hindu people and promote social change through discussions, lectures, and writings.