Which among the following initiative were taken by Arya Samaj?1. It supported widow remarriage2. It demanded the equal status of women3. It worked against untouchability4. It condemned the early marriages of childrenChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

• A. 1 & 3
• B. 2 & 4
• C. 1, 2, 3 & 4
• D. 1, 3 & 4

Answer: (C)

In the year 1875 (10th April), Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati. It did a lot of work in the field of the social reform movement. It supported widow remarriage. It demanded the equal status of women. It worked against untouchability. It condemned the early marriages of children.