Question

Describe any three main contributions of Swami Dayanand Saraswati as a social reformer.

Answer

Three main contributions of Swami Dayanand Saraswati as a social reformer were:

  • He established Arya Samaj Society of Nobles at Bombay and later at Lahore.
  • He started shuddhi Movement to reconvert Hindus, who had been converted to other religions.
  • He opposed idol worship, child marriage and caste system.