UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-6

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    Consider the following statements regarding Raja Rammohan Roy.
    1. He published a Persian treatise named Tuhfat-al-Munahhidin wherein he explains his concept of monotheism.
    2. He established the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in order to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism.
    3. He published a book entitled the precepts of Jesus which embodied the moral and spiritual precepts of Jesus without narratives of the miracles.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Raja Rammohan Roy was a pioneer of socio-religious and political reform movement in modern India. In 1803, he published a Persian treatise named Tuhfat-al-Munahhidin' or 'A Gift to monotheists' where he explains his concept of monotheism. He established the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta (1815) in order to propagate monotheism and to fight against the evil custom and practices in Hinduism. He also applied rationality to Christianity by publishing in 1820 a book entitled the precepts of Jesus, the guide to peace and happiness, which embodied the moral and spiritual precepts of Jesus without the narratives of the miracles.


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