Which of the following measures were initiated by Lord Auckland? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Guaranteed maintenance of oriental colleges

2.Publication of useful works for instruction in oriental languages

3.Selection of certain places for establishment of central colleges for higher instruction

4.Closure of college libraries

5.Abolition of scholarships to students

A1, 2, 3 only ✓ Correct

B2, 3, 4 only

C3, 4, 5 only

D1, 4, 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 only

Explanation

Lord Auckland guaranteed maintenance of oriental colleges, published useful works in oriental languages and selected sites for central colleges.

Statement 1, guaranteed maintenance of oriental colleges, was one of his measures.

Statement 2, publishing useful works for oriental language instruction, was another.

Statement 3, selecting places for central colleges of higher instruction, is included.

Statement 4, closure of college libraries, was not among his measures.

Statement 5, abolition of scholarships to students, was likewise not initiated by him.

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