UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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    Consider the following statements regarding Raja Rammohan Roy:
    1. He was regarded as the first great leader of the modern India.
    2 .He started the Atmiya Sabha in 1830.  
    3. He supported the worship of idols.        
    4. He held that all the principle ancient texts of the Hindu preached monotheism.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 and 4 only    

    B)  4 only

    C)  1, 3 and 4 only 

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Raja Rammohan Roy was regarded as the first great leader of the modern India. He opposed the worship of idols, the rigidity of caste system and the prevalence of meaningless religious rituals. He condemned the priestly class for encouraging these practices. He held that all the principal ancient texts of the Hindus preached monotheism or worship of one God. Atmiya Sabha started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta).


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