Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Roberto de Nobili?

• A. He held discussions with the Hindu scholars.
• B. He was praised by all Christian missionaries.
• C. He was opposed by the Pope.
• D. He died in 1656.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A He held discussions with the Hindu scholars.
D He died in 1656.

Roberto de Nobili held discussions with the Hindu scholars. He dressed up like a sanyasi in white ‘dhoti’ and wooden sandals. Due to this, he had to face the opposition of many other Christian missionaries. But, he was favoured by the Pope. He died at the age of 79 in January 1656.