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Who is the called a traditional modernizer?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
  2. Swami Vivekanand
  3. Rammohan Roy
  4. B.G. Tilak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar šŸ“š Explanation: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is often called a 'traditional modernizer' because he used ancient Sanskrit scriptures to justify modern social reforms, such as widow remarriage. He was a great scholar of tradition who worked tirelessly for modern educational and social progress. He believed that true modernization must be rooted in cultural understanding.