Which of the following statements about the social base of the Arya Samaj in British India is/are correct?
- 1. It was located mainly in Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh.
- 2. It mainly comprised the trading castes.
- 3. It was much more limited than that of the Brahmo Samaj.
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2 and 3 only
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
– Statement 2 is correct. The support base of the Arya Samaj largely came from the educated urban middle classes, including prominent representation from trading castes like Khatris, Aroras, and Baniyas, as well as professional groups.
– Statement 3 is incorrect. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Arya Samaj had grown significantly, especially in North India, and arguably had a broader and more active social base compared to the Brahmo Samaj, which remained more concentrated in Bengal and intellectual circles.