Total Questions: 100

1. Who established the Calcutta Madarasa in 1781?
A) William Jones
B) Jonathan Duncan
C) Warren Hastings
D) Richard Wellesley

2. The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded with the primary aim of:
A) Promoting Western science in India
B) Understanding and studying Indian history and culture
C) Training EIC civil servants in English
D) Spreading Christian missionary education

3. Which institution was founded by Jonathan Duncan in 1791?
A) Calcutta Madarasa
B) Fort William College
C) Sanskrit College, Benares
D) Asiatic Society of Bengal

4. Why was Fort William College closed in 1802?
A) Lack of students
B) Opposition from Indian elites
C) Disapproval of Indianization of English civil servants by British authorities
D) Financial constraints

5. What was the main contribution of the Charter Act of 1813 to education in India?
A) Establishment of universities in Presidency towns
B) Introduction of vernacular education
C) Allocation of Rs.1 lakh annually for educating Indian subjects
D) Foundation of Calcutta College