Question

The pioneer of the reforms movement in India was _____
a. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
c. Keshab Chandra Sen
d. Debendranath Tagore

Answer 1

Hint:
Some of the important organizations founded by him include Brahmo Samaj, Presidency University, Atmiya Sabha, and Hindu School. Akbar II gave him the title of “ Raja “.

Complete Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born on 22nd May 1772 in Radhanagar, Khanakul. His father was Ramkanto Roy, and his mother was Tarini Devi. He was a social reformer. He contributed to the field of politics, education, and public administration. Some important practices abolished by him include Sati Pratha and Child marriage. He is also known as the “ Father of Bengal Renaissance”.

The famous “ Brahmo Samaj” movement is a religious campaign led by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The movement began from Kolkata. This movement is also known as “ Adi Dharm” and was founded on 28th August 1828. Some of its doctrines include they don’t have faith in Avatars, they denounce polytheism, they are against the caste system, and they believe in Karma.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Additional Information: – Atmiya Sabha was formed in 1815 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Kolkata. It was a kind of discussion and debate on philosophical topics and social reforms. It also marks the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata. The meeting was attended by Bengali intellectuals.

Note:
Some of the prominent personalities who attended the “ Atmiya Sabha” include Dwarknath Tagor, Nand Kishore Bose, Brindaban Mitra, Prasanna Kumar Tagore, and Sivprasad Mishra. Roy also set up the Hindu school and Vedanta College. “Sambad Kaumudi” was a Bengali newspaper started by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.