Sample questions
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CSE2018
With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs : Institution Founder
- Sanskrit College at Benaras — William Jones
- Calcutta Madarsa — Warren Hastings
- Fort William College — Arthur Wellesley
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CSE
"Asiatic Society of Bengal" was founded by
- A Sir William Jones ✓
- B Annie Besant
- C Lord William Bentinck
- D Raja Ram Mohan Roy
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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