History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-II)
Which of the following Portuguese Roman Catholic missionaries did notable work in the field of opening some elementary schools and some orphanages?
AJoshua Marshman
BRobert de Nobili ✓ Correct
CWilliam Carey
DWilliam Ward
Correct answer: (B) Robert de Nobili — It was Robert de Nobili, so the answer is Robert de Nobili.
Explanation
★It was Robert de Nobili, so the answer is Robert de Nobili.
★Robert de Nobili, a Portuguese Roman Catholic missionary, did notable work in opening elementary schools and orphanages.
★He was an Italian-born Jesuit who worked in South India.
★He adopted Indian customs and dress to spread Christianity.
★Marshman, Carey and Ward were associated with the Serampore Baptist mission.
★So the missionary who did this work was Robert de Nobili.
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