Question

Consider the following statements relating to Raja Rammohan Roy 

1. He knew that the spread of Western education was necessary to develop a national and scientific attitude in the Indian society. 

2. He played a pioneering role in the religious and social reform movements of 19th century, Bengal. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy was an Indian socioeducational reformer who was also known as ‘Maker of Modern India’ and ‘Father of Modern India’. He was born on May 22, 1774 into a Bengali Hindu family. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, one of the first Indian socio-religious reform movements. He advocated the study of English, Science, Western Medicine and Technology. He was given the title ‘Raja’ by the Mughal Emperor.