Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy :
I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.
II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a key figure of the Indian Renaissance, known for combining Indian philosophical traditions with modern rational thought.
Statement I: He possessed great love and respect for traditional philosophical systems
This is correct. He had deep admiration for Upanishads and Vedanta and promoted their idea of monotheism. He believed Indian philosophy had strong intellectual and spiritual value.
Statement II: He promoted rational and scientific approach and social equality
This is correct. He advocated scientific temper, human dignity, and social equality. He worked for reforms like abolition of Sati, women’s rights, and modern education.
Therefore, both statements are correct.