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?
Explanation:
Statement I: Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a profound scholar of various Eastern philosophical and religious traditions, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and Islamic texts. He deeply respected these traditions while also critically examining them. So, Statement I is correct. Statement II: He was a staunch advocate for modern, rational, and scientific thinking, and championed the principles of human dignity, individual liberty, and social equality, actively working against social injustices and promoting education. So, Statement II is correct. Therefore, both statements I and II are correct.