Which of the following English (Anglican) missionary societies were involved in teaching in high schools and colleges throughout North India in the later part of the 19th century? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.The Church Missionary Society

2.The London Missionary Society

3.Society for the Propagation of the Gospel

4.The Cambridge Mission to Delhi

A1, 2 only

B1, 2, 3, 4 ✓ Correct

C3, 4 only

D1, 3, 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3, 4

Explanation

All four societies took part in teaching across North India in the later nineteenth century.

The Church Missionary Society ran schools and colleges in the region.

The London Missionary Society was also engaged in this teaching work.

The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel taught in high schools and colleges.

The Cambridge Mission to Delhi likewise contributed to this educational effort.

Missionary bodies were pioneers of Western-style institutions in colonial India.

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