National Library of India started its journey with the opening of–
- ACalcutta Public Library in March 1838
- BCalcutta Public Library in March 1837
- CCalcutta Public Library in March 1836
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Calcutta Public Library in March 1836
Explanation
The history of libraries began with the earliest efforts to systematically organize collections of documents. The history of the National Library began with the formation of the Calcutta Public Library on 21 March 1836. It was a non-governmental institution run on a proprietary basis.