Consider the following statements: 1. Raja Rammohun Roy established the Brahmo Samaj in August 1828. 2. Raja Rammohun Roy long term agenda was to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism for which he drew authority from the Vedas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Raja Rammohun Roy was a man of versatile genius. He established the Brahmo Samaj in August 1828.

The Brahmo Samaj was committed to “the worship and adoration of the eternal, unsearchable, immutable Being who is the Author and Preserver of the Universe”.
His long-term agenda was to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism for which he drew authority from the Vedas.

Source: NCERT