OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 7
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Arrange the religious institutions established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in chronological order:
a) Unitarian Committee
b) Vedanta College
c) Atmiya Sabha
d) Brahmo Samaj
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Correct answer: (B) c, a, b, d
The chronological order of religious institutions established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy is:
- Atmiya Sabha (1815) – This was the first organization established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Calcutta. It was a philosophical discussion group that discussed religious, social, and philosophical issues, promoting rationalism and monotheism.
- Unitarian Committee (1821) – Influenced by Unitarian Christianity’s emphasis on monotheism, Roy established this committee to promote rational theism and dialogue between different religious traditions.
- Vedanta College (1825) – This institution was established to promote the study of Vedantic philosophy along with Western social and physical sciences, blending Indian and Western educational approaches.
- Brahmo Samaj (1828) – This was Roy’s most significant and lasting contribution to religious reform. The Brahmo Samaj advocated monotheism, opposed idol worship, rejected caste distinctions, and promoted social reforms including the abolition of sati.
Timeline: Atmiya Sabha (1815) → Unitarian Committee (1821) → Vedanta College (1825) → Brahmo Samaj (1828)
