What did Rammohan Roy want Indians to accept?

Reason and science, and equal human dignity — including of women. That is Statement II.

Did Roy reject all Indian philosophy?

He used Vedanta against idolatry and also pushed Western learning. This paper still keys II only.

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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2026 · Q8 · General Studies · 2 marks
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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Raja Rammohan Roy (1772–1833)

Atmiya Sabha, later Brahmo Sabha/Samaj. Sati regulation 1829 sits next to his name.
Precepts of Jesus (1820)

Roy’s reading of the moral gospel, minus miracle — the rational-religion file.
Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin

Early Persian essay on monotheism. Often paired with his Vedanta work.
Akbar II’s ‘Raja’ title

Honorific, not a territorial raja. A favourite Prelims footnote.
Brahmo Samaj

1828/1830. Monotheism, no idolatry, social reform. Debendranath and Keshab after Roy.

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