GK QUESTION#2870
Match the following institutes with their respective founders of British India.
Read each row across both columns.
| Institutes | Their respective founders |
|---|---|
| a. Asiatic Society of Bengal | i. Warren Hastings |
| b. Sanskrit College of Benaras | ii. Lord Wellesley |
| c. Fort William College | iii. Jonathan Duncan |
| d. Calcutta Madrasa | iv. Sir William Jones |
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Answer
C. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
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Explanation
The correct matching is a–iv, b–iii, c–ii, d–i: William Jones founded the Asiatic Society; Jonathan Duncan initiated the Sanskrit College at Banaras; Lord Wellesley established Fort William College; and Warren Hastings established Calcutta Madrasah.