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प्रश्न
This is the painting of the Indian social reformer considered to be the ‘Father of Indian Renaissance.’
What were Raja Ram Mohan Roy's views on religion?
उत्तर
A comparative study of the Vedas, the Koran, and the Bible (the old Testament and New Testament) convinced Raja Ram Mohan Roy about the basic unity in the fundamental truths of all religions. According to him, religion was central to an individual’s life. Every aspect of social life revolved around religious beliefs. He propagated religious ideas based on the philosophy of the Vedas.
- There is only one God who is the creator and preserver of the (universe/monotheism)
- All men are children of the ‘one God of all human beings’ and therefore equal (brotherhood of man)
- It was not necessary to worship, idols, and perform rituals and sacrifices. God could be reached through prayer and devotion.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Sati was banned by Lord William Bentinck with the support of progressive Indians like ______.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy | (a) Ramakrishna Mission |
| 2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar | (b) Arya Samaj |
| 3. Dayanand Saraswati | (c) Prarthana Samaj |
| 4. Swami Vivekananda | (d) ban on sati |
| 5. Mahadev Govind Ranade | (e) widow remarriage |
Choose the correct answer:
The Sikh reformers launched the __________ against the corrupt management of the gurudwaras.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What effect would social regeneration that took place in the 19th century have on India’s future?
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, an outstanding social and religious reformer, discuss his contribution in the following field:
Education in Sanskrit College
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, an outstanding social and religious reformer, discuss his contribution in the following field:
Widow remarriage
Answer the following question briefly:
Many great humanists and social reformers propagated their ideas in an effort to arrest the stagnation of Indian society. In this context, discuss:
The Arya Samaj
Answer the following question briefly:
Write a short note on the Ram Mohan Roy’s achievements in the field of education
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the reform movements in various parts of India, discuss:
Reforms among the Sikhs
Fill in the blank:
___________ founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875.
