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Modern Indian History Socio-religious reform Movements

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?

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I only

II only

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

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Explanation:

- Statement I: Raja Ram Mohan Roy indeed had a deep admiration for traditional Eastern philosophical systems. He sought to blend the strengths of Eastern and Western thought.

- Statement II: He was a pioneer of social reform in India. He advocated for rationalism, scientific approach, and human dignity. He stood for equal rights and the abolition of social injustices like the caste system and sati.

- Option 1 (I only): Incorrect as it ignores his progressive ideas.

- Option 2 (II only): Incorrect as it overlooks his appreciation for Eastern philosophy.

- Option 3 (Both I and II): Correct as both statements capture his dual engagement with tradition and modernity.

- Option 4 (Neither I nor II): Incorrect as both statements are true.