Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy : I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy are correct:

I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East: Correct. Ram Mohan Roy was deeply versed in Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic texts and had profound respect for Indian philosophical traditions, particularly Vedanta and Upanishads, which formed the basis of his religious and social reforms.

II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality: Correct. Roy advocated for rational thinking, scientific temper, and social equality. He opposed practices like sati, promoted women's education, and founded the Brahmo Samaj to promote rational religion and social reform based on human dignity and equality.

Ram Mohan Roy successfully synthesized respect for traditional wisdom with progressive, rational thinking.