Q. Pick out the correct activity out of the following performed by Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
(a) Brahmo Samaj
(b) Atmiya Sabha
(c) Abolition of Sati
(d) All of them
Ans: (d) All of them
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) All of them.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent social and religious reformer of the 19th century, was involved in all of the activities listed:
(a) Brahmo Samaj: Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a crucial role in the formation and establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement. The Brahmo Samaj aimed to promote monotheism, rationality, and social reform based on the principles of reason and universalism.
(b) Atmiya Sabha: Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha, also known as the Friendly Association, in 1814. It was an intellectual and cultural society that focused on discussions, debates, and the dissemination of knowledge.
(c) Abolition of Sati: Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively campaigned for the abolition of the practice of Sati, which involved the immolation of widows on their husbands’ funeral pyres. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the inhumanity and injustice of this practice, eventually leading to the passage of the Bengal Sati Regulation Act in 1829.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s contributions to social and religious reforms in India were significant, and he was involved in multiple initiatives aimed at improving society and challenging regressive customs.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) All of them.
