Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy : 1. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. 2. 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?

Option (c) is correct because Raja Ram Mohan Roy sought a synthesis of the East and West, demonstrating deep respect for the monotheistic philosophy of the Upanishads (Statement 1) while simultaneously championing modern rationalism, scientific education, and gender equality (Statement 2). Option (b) is the most tempting wrong choice because Roy is often primarily associated with Westernization; however, he did not reject Eastern traditions but rather used them as a foundation for reform. The core concept tested is the nature of 19th-century socio-religious reform movements and Roy’s role as a bridge between Indian tradition and modern liberal thought.