Who was the first social reformer to view modern education as a vehicle for the spread of modern ideas in the country?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohan Roy.Key Points

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first social reformer to view modern education as a vehicle for the spread of modern ideas in the country.
He believed that education could play a crucial role in the development of the country and the upliftment of its people.
He established the Hindu College in Calcutta in 1817, which later became the nucleus of the University of Calcutta.
He also advocated for the education of women and girls, and supported the idea of English education.

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DK Karve was a social reformer who worked for the education and empowerment of women, and established the first women's university in India.
Savitribai Phule was also a social reformer who worked for the education of girls and women, and established the first school for girls in India.
Swami Vivekananda was a spiritual leader and philosopher who emphasized the importance of education for the development of the individual and the nation.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1, Raja Ram Mohan Roy.