Who among the following was the pioneer of Social and Religious movement in India during 19th Century?

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(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy — Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the pioneer of social and religious movements in India during 19th Century. He founded a reform association known as Brahmo Samaj in Calcutta. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was keen to spread the knowledge of Western education in India and bring about greater freedom and equality for women. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was particularly moved by the problems faced by widows, in their lives. He began a campaign against the practice of sati. In 1829, because of his efforts sati was banned.

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(B) Dayanand Saraswati

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(C) Vivekanand

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(D) Aurobindo Ghosh

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