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The 'Young Bengal' movement, led by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, primarily focused on which of the following?

  1. Promoting traditional Hindu values
  2. Supporting British educational policies
  3. Rationalism, social reform, and challenging religious orthodoxy
  4. Promoting caste-based distinctions

Answer:

Option C: Rationalism, social reform, and challenging religious orthodoxy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rationalism, social reform, and challenging religious orthodoxy”.

The Young Bengal movement advocated for rationalism, questioned traditional religious beliefs, and championed social reforms like women's education and the abolition of sati.