Satya Shodhak Samaj organized:
✓ Correct answer: c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
ExplanationOn 24 September 1873, Jotirao Govindrao Phule formed Satyashodhak Samaj to focus on the rights of depressed groups such as women, the Shudra, and the Dalit in Maharashtra.The Satyashodhak Samaj opposed idolatry and the caste system, advocating for reason and equality.It rejected the need for priests and promoted simple religious practices for all.The group’s viewpoints were voiced through the Deenbandhu newspaper.Members included Muslims, Brahmins, and government officials, with financial support primarily from Phule’s Mali caste.38
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