Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) was one of the makers of modem India. He is generally hailed as “the father of Modern India”. Though Roy was modernist in his approach, he always tried to link modernity with tradition. Elaborate.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

2.  Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) was one of the makers of modem India. He is generally hailed as “the father of Modern India”. Though Roy was modernist in his approach, he always tried to link modernity with tradition. Elaborate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Chapter 9 – A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Directive word: 

Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Give a brief intro into the personality of Rajaram Mohan Roy and how western education influenced his perspective on Indian society

Body:

Mention the reforms brought in by Rajaram Mohan Roy such as Reinterpreting Hinduism, his mix of modernism with tradition, on caste and Women’s rights, on sati system, on political liberalism etc.

Write about his various measures he took to achieve the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude by saying his legacy makes him rightly been called as father of Modern India.