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? 

(a) I only 

(b) II only 

(c) Both I and II 

(d) Neither I nor II 

Ans-c

Explanation

Rammohun Roy, is rightly regarded as the first great leader of modern India. Rammohun Roy was moved by deep love for his people and country and worked hard all his life for their social, religious, intellectual, and political regeneration. 

He was pained by the stagnation and corruption of contemporary Indian society which was at that time dominated by caste and convention. 

Popular religion was full of superstitions and was exploited by ignorant and corrupt priests.

The upper classes weir selfish and often sacrificed social interest to their own narrow interests. 

Rammohun Roy possessed great love and respect lor the traditional philosophic systems of the East; but, at the same time, he believed that Western culture alone would help regenerate Indian society. 

Hence statement 1 is correct

In particular, he wanted his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. He also wanted the introduction of modern capitalism and industry in the country.

Hence statement 2 is correct

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