Question
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?
AI only
BII only
CBoth I and II
DNeither I nor II
Correct Answer: C
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.