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UPSC 2012: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
The Brahmo Samaj rejected image-worship (idolatry) and the hereditary priesthood, insisting that individuals could read and interpret scriptures themselves, so statements 1 and 2 are correct. It also rejected the authority and infallibility of the Vedas, unlike the Arya Samaj; hence statement 3 is incorrect. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Brahmo-Samaj?utm_source=openai))
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