History · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Consider the following statements regarding Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur and the Matua Community: Statement I: The teachings of Harichand Thakur emphasized renunciation of worldly life as the primary path to attain salvation, similar to orthodox Bhakti traditions. Statement II: The Matua movement emerged as a socio-religious reform movement among the Namashudra community, challenging caste-based discrimination in colonial Bengal. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.✓
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
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