Let's examine each pair: 1. Sanskrit College at Benaras - William Jones This pair is incorrect. The Sanskrit College at Benaras (Varanasi) was established in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan, the Resident at Benaras, with the support of Governor-General Lord Cornwallis. William Jones was a prominent scholar of Oriental studies and founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784 in Calcutta, but he did not found the Sanskrit College at Benaras. 2. Calcutta Madarsa - Warren Hastings This pair is correct. The Calcutta Madarsa (now known as Aliah University) was established in 1781 by Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal. It was established to promote the study of Muslim law and related subjects. 3. Fort William College - Arthur Wellesley This pair is incorrect. Fort William College was established in 1800 by Lord Richard Wellesley, who was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1798 to 1805. It was intended to provide training to British civil servants in Indian languages, history, and culture. Arthur Wellesley was Richard Wellesley's younger brother, who later became the Duke of Wellington and was known for his military career.
With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs : Institution Founder 1. Sanskrit College at Ben‐ William Jones aras Warren Hast‐ 2. Calcutta Madarsa ings Arthur Welles‐ 3. Fort William College ley Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2018 · Topic: Development of Education in Modern India (Indigenous Education Systems and Early British Interventions (Pre-1813))
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