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

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
 Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely recognized as the Father of Modern India and a pioneer of social reform.
 He actively advocated for modern education, viewing it as a crucial tool for intellectual advancement, social progress, and the spread of Western scientific and rational thought.
 He founded the Hindu College in 1817, one of the first institutions to offer Western-style education in India.
 Raja Ram Mohan Roy was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828.
 He was given the title of Raja by Akbar II, the Mughal emperor.