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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

Who was the founder of the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal'?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Sir William Jones

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sir William Jones”.
Sir William Jones was the founder of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He established it in 1784 to promote the study of Asian languages, cultures, and history.

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