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What was the primary focus of the Brahmo Samaj, the movement founded by Raja Rammohan Roy, that influenced Rabindranath Tagore's views on rural development?

APromoting traditional rituals and customs

BAdvocating for social reform, education, and rational thought

CSupporting British colonial policies

DEncouraging agricultural practices exclusively

Answer:

B. Advocating for social reform, education, and rational thought

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Acc. to Tagore - Rural development should be the starting point of development in India.


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