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Which of the following universities were established under the provisions of the Acts of incorporation passed by the Governor-General and Viceroy Lord Canning in January 1857?

1.Calcutta
2.Panjab
3.Madras
4.Bombay
A1 & 4 only
B1, 2 & 3 only
C1, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 & 4 only
Explanation

The Universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were incorporated in 1857 under Acts passed during Lord Canning's tenure, which are Statements 1, 3 and 4.

Statement 1, Calcutta University, was created by an Act in January 1857.

Statement 3, Madras University, was set up the same year on the London University model.

Statement 4, Bombay University, was also incorporated in 1857.

Statement 2, Panjab University, came much later, in 1882, and does not belong to this group.

These first three universities were affiliating and examining bodies rather than teaching ones.

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