Who is considered as the first ‘Modern Man’ of India?

(A) Nana Saheb
(B) A. O. Hume
(C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(D) Swami Vivekanand

Correct Answer : Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question Asked : RAS/RTS(Pre) 2012
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first Indian who started a movement against prevailing evils in the Indian society. Due to his innovative ideas, the nineteenth century of India saw the emergence of the Renaissance. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was also known as ‘Father of the Indian Renaissance’, ‘Paigambar of Indian Nationalism,’ ‘Bridge between past and future,’ ‘Father of Modem India,’ ‘First Modem Man’ and ‘Yugadoot.’
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