Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Raja Ram Mohan Roy:

1. He wrote ‘Gift to Monotheists’ in Persian language.
2. He started ‘Atmiya Sabha’ for social and religious reforms.
3. He argued that the important ancient texts of Hinduism preached monotheism.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: Raja Ram Mohan Roy knew many languages. In 1809, he wrote in Persian his famous work 'Gift to Monotheists' in which he put forward weight arguments against belief in many Gods and for the worship of a simple God. So, statement 1 is correct. He started Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta with the cooperation of a band of young men. It was in order to carry out a struggle against the religious and social evils which were widely prevalent among the Hindus in Bengal. So, statement 2 is correct. He held a view that all the principal ancient texts of the Hindus preached monotheism or worship of one God. He published the Bengali translation of the Vedas and five of the principal Upanishads to prove his point. So, statement 3 is correct.

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