66th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in:
a1858 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
b1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade✓ Correct
c1870 by Pandita Ramabai Ranade
d1870 by Surendranath Banerjee
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870, with the cooperation of S. H. Sathe, S. H. Chiplunkar, G. V. Joshi, etc. Ranade joined this Sabha in 1871. He provided remarkable leadership, which increased its popularity. Due to Ranade’s invaluable contribution to the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, he is also considered a founder of this institution.
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