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Q. Who, among the following, was the pioneer of social reform movements in 19th century India?

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Aurobindo Ghosh
C
Devendra Nath Tegore
D
Keshav Chandra Sen

Correct Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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