UPSC Prelims 2025
Modern History
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 reformer who respected Indian traditions but promoted rational thinking and social equality. ✅ Statement I is correct:
* He respected traditional Eastern philosophies like Vedanta and sought their reform. ✅ Statement II is correct:
* He advocated for rationalism, scientific thinking, and equality of all men and women. So, the correct answer is: C