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5. (MCQ) Which of the following statements best describes Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s use of the press in the early 19th century?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 10 · History · Print Culture and the Modern World
  1. He founded the first Indian newspaper to oppose British rule.
  2. He used printed pamphlets to advocate for the abolition of Sati and promote Western education.
  3. He printed only religious texts in Sanskrit to preserve Hindu traditions.
  4. He opposed all forms of printing, fearing loss of oral traditions.
Answer
He used printed pamphlets to advocate for the abolition of Sati and promote Western education.

The correct answer is He used printed pamphlets to advocate for the abolition of Sati and promote Western education. — Select option B, which correctly describes his use of the press.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s reform activities: abolition of Sati and promotion of modern education.
  2. Recall that he employed printed pamphlets and journals (e.g., *Sambad Kaumudi*) to spread his ideas.
  3. Eliminate options that do not match his actions: A (newspaper founder), C (only Sanskrit texts), D (opposed printing).
  4. Select option B, which correctly describes his use of the press.
Common mistake: Choosing option A, mistaking Roy for a newspaper founder rather than a pamphleteer.

Concept tested: Raja Ram Mohan Roy and press

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