Who was one of the early leaders of the Prarthana Samaj movement?

Solution

Mahadev Govind Ranade was one of the early leaders of the Prarthana Samaj, joining the movement in 1867 and the Poona Prarthana Samaj in 1869. The Prarthana Samaj was a social and religious reform organization that emerged during India's social reform movement in the 19th century. Ranade was a distinguished scholar, social reformer, and judge who advocated for women's education, widow remarriage, and the abolition of child marriage. The other options represent leaders of different reform movements: Keshab Chandra Sen was associated with the Brahmo Samaj, Balak Singh founded the Namdhari movement, and Swami Sahajanand was involved in the peasant movement.