Which of the following reform movements was the first to be started in the 19th Century?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Among the given reform movements, the Brahmo Samaj was the first to be started in the 19th Century. The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.

Option A: The Prathana Samaj, founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay in 1867, was a reform movement that aimed to promote monotheism and social reforms.
Option C: The Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875, aimed to promote Vedic values, Hindu unity, and social reforms.
Option D: The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897, was established to propagate the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and promote social service.

Therefore, the correct option is Option B: Brahmo Samaj, as it was the first reform movement to be started in the 19th Century, founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.