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The Anglo-Indian School (College) was established in Calcutta in 1816 by which of the following?

ABy Christian missionaries
BBy the local government
CBy the East India Company
DBy the people of Calcutta ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) By the people of Calcutta
Explanation

The Anglo-Indian School or College of 1816 in Calcutta was set up by the people of Calcutta themselves.

Christian missionaries, though active in education, were not the founders of this institution.

The local government did not establish it, as the initiative was private and Indian-led.

The East India Company was not the founding body of this college either.

The citizens' effort behind it reflected the rising demand for English education among Indians.

This venture is closely linked to the founding of the Hindu College soon after.

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