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Q11 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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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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A I only
B II only
C Both I and II
D Neither I nor II

Correct answer: (c) Both I and II

Explanation

  1. A

    I only

    I only. That drops Roy’s rational-equality programme, which is keyed.

  2. B

    II only

    II only. That drops his engagement with Eastern thought, which is also keyed.

  3. C

    Both I and II

    Both I and II. He respected Eastern philosophical systems and wanted reason, science, dignity and equality for men and women.

  4. D

    Neither I nor II

    Neither. Both lines are scored.

Summary. Official Set A key is (c) both. Raja Rammohan Roy worked inside Indian philosophical language (Vedanta, the Upanishads) even as he attacked sati and social inequality. He also wanted countrymen to take up reason, science and equal dignity. I and II are both correct on this paper; it is not II-only.

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    Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns: I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels. II. Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovered. III. There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. Statement I suggests that spinning was a laborious activity done at home. 2. Statement II suggests the extent of the scientific knowledge that the Harappans possessed. 3. Statement III suggests the emergence of a common property system. Select the answer using the code given below:

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