Question
UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:
With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:
|
Sl. No. |
Institutions |
Founder |
|
|
1 |
Sanskrit College at Benaras |
: |
William Jones |
|
2 |
Calcutta Madarsa |
: |
Warren Hastings |
|
3 |
Fort William College |
: |
Arthur Wellesley |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: 2 only
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Sanskrit College at Benaras (now Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, SSVV) was founded by Jonathan Duncan in 1971. So, Pair 1 is not correctly matched.
- Calcutta Madarsa was established by Warren Hastings in 1781. Muslim laws were taught at the Madarsa. So, pair 2 is correctly matched.
- Fort William College was set up by Lord Richard Wellesley in 1800. It was a centre of learning and training for the newly recruited civil servants of Company. So, pair 3 is not correctly matched.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: History | Important Personalities
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