History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2014 History
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded for:
AIndian religions
BThe study of Indian languages and scriptures ✓ Correct
CIndian education
DIndian customs
Correct answer: (B) The study of Indian languages and scriptures — The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded for the study of Indian languages and scriptures, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded for the study of Indian languages and scriptures, so that is the answer.
★It was founded by William Jones on the first of January 1784.
★Its aim was oriental research into the Indian past.
★The society collected and studied old manuscripts of India.
★It promoted the study of Sanskrit, Persian and other languages.
★It became a great centre of Indological learning.
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