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:

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?

It opposed idolatry.
It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.

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Explanation

Brahmo Samaj was a socio-religious reform movement in India, which aimed at purifying Hinduism and promoting monotheism. It was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Statement 1 is correct. Brahmo Samaj opposed idolatry and promoted monotheism, believing in a single, formless, and infinite God.

Statement 2 is also correct. Brahmo Samaj denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting religious texts. It advocated for the individual interpretation of religious texts, emphasizing personal understanding over ritualistic observance.

However, statement 3 is incorrect. Brahmo Samaj did not popularize the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. In fact, it believed in the infallibility of reason and conscience, not of any particular religious text.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) 1 and 2 only.

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