History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET September 2013 History
The Fergusson College at Pune was founded in 1885 by:
AThe Social Service League
BThe Servants of India Society
CThe Deccan Education Society ✓ Correct
DPoona Sarvajanik Sabha
Correct answer: (C) The Deccan Education Society — The Fergusson College was founded by the Deccan Education Society, so the answer is the Deccan Education Society.
Explanation
★The Fergusson College was founded by the Deccan Education Society, so the answer is the Deccan Education Society.
★The society was set up by reformers to spread modern education.
★Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar were among its founders.
★The college opened at Pune in 1885.
★It became a leading centre of higher learning in western India.
★Many national leaders studied or taught there.
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