Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the question by choosing the correct option:

The central figure in this awakening was Raja Ram Mohan Roy, who is rightly regarded as the first great leader of modern India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was moved by deep love for his people and country and worked hard all his life for their social, religious, intellectual and political regeneration. He was pained by the stagnation and corruption of contemporary Indian society which was at that time dominated by caste and convention. Popular religion was full of superstitions and was exploited by ignorant and corrupt priests. The upper classes were selfish and often sacrificed social interest to their own narrow interests. Raja Ram Mohan Roy possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophic systems of the East; but, at the same time, he believed that modern culture alone would help regenerate Indian society. In particular, he wanted his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. He also wanted the introduction of modern capitalism and industry in the country.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy represented a synthesis of the thought of East and West. He was a scholar who knew over a dozen languages including Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, English, French, Latin, Greek and Hebrew. As a young man he had studied Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy at Varanasi and the Quran and Persian and Arabic literature at Patna. He was also well-acquainted with Jainism and other religious movements and sects of India.

According to the information in the passage which of the following statements are TRUE:

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy worked hard all his life for the social, religious, intellectual and political regeneration.
B. He was pained by the stagnation and corruption of contemporary society.
C. He knew three languages.
D. He studied Sanskrit literature at Delhi.
E. He believed that capitalism is the source of all ills.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

B, C and E only

A and B only

D and E only

B and C only

Correct Answer:

A and B only

Explanation:

The correct answer to the question is: A and B only

  • A): True. The passage explicitly states that Raja Ram Mohan Roy dedicated his life to the social, religious, intellectual, and political regeneration of India.
  • B): True. The passage also mentions his pain at the contemporary society's stagnation and corruption.
  • C): False. Raja Ram Mohan Roy knew over a dozen languages, not three.
  • D): False. The passage mentions studying Sanskrit literature at Varanasi, not Delhi.
  • E): False. While the passage doesn't explicitly advocate for capitalism, it highlights his desire for modern advancements like industry, suggesting an open view towards economic systems, not necessarily believing all ills stem from capitalism.