Modern History PYQ 121 of 636 · Development of Education in Modern India

In 1817, who founded the Hindu College in Calcutta?

  1. AHenry Vivian Derozio
  2. BDavid Hare
  3. CJonathan Duncan
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) David Hare

Explanation

In 1817, the Hindu College in Calcutta was founded by Maharaja Radhakanta Deb, David Hare, and Diwan Baidyanath Mukherjee, among others. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was also associated with the establishment of this college.

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