Which of the following statements about the religious ideas of Raja Ram Mohun Roy is not correct?

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Q: 41 (CDS-I/2004)
Which of the following statements about the religious ideas of Raja Ram Mohun Roy is not correct?

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History

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 3. This statement about the religious ideas of Raja Ram Mohun Roy is not correct. Raja Ram Mohun Roy did not demonstrate the inferiority of Islam and Christianity in comparison to Hinduism. In fact, he promoted religious tolerance and criticized religious fanaticism. He believed in the unity of all religions and worked towards eradicating superstitions and harmful practices from society.

Option 1 is correct. Raja Ram Mohun Roy vigorously opposed the worship of idols and meaningless religious rituals. He believed in a more rational and ethical approach to religion.

Option 2 is correct. Raja Ram Mohun Roy assailed the prevalent Hindu belief in many gods and preached monotheism or unity of god. He emphasized the existence of a single supreme being and criticized polytheism.

Option 4 is correct. Raja Ram Mohun Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj with the aim of purifying Hinduism. The Brahmo Samaj was a reformist movement that sought to promote social and religious reforms based on rationality and ethical principles.