History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2011 History
What is the sequence of the foundation of the following institutions?
- 1. Sanskrit College in Banaras
- 2. Fort William College
- 3. Calcutta Madarassa
- 4. Asiatic Society of Bengal
A3, 4, 1, 2 ✓ Correct
B3, 4, 2, 1
C4, 3, 2, 1
D2, 3, 1, 4
Correct answer: (A) 3, 4, 1, 2 — The correct sequence is 3, 4, 1, 2, that is Calcutta Madarassa, Asiatic Society of Bengal, Sanskrit College in Banaras, Fort William College.
Explanation
★The correct sequence is 3, 4, 1, 2, that is Calcutta Madarassa, Asiatic Society of Bengal, Sanskrit College in Banaras, Fort William College.
★The Calcutta Madarassa was founded by Warren Hastings in 1780 to promote Islamic learning.
★The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones in 1784 for oriental research.
★The Sanskrit College at Banaras was set up by Jonathan Duncan in 1791 for Hindu learning.
★The Fort William College was founded by Lord Wellesley in 1800 to train Company servants.
★These bodies show the early orientalist phase of colonial education policy.
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