hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    Asiatic Society of Bengal was established in the year:
    Question

    Asiatic Society of Bengal was established in the year:

    A.

    1734

    B.

    1884

    C.

    1784

    D.

    1764

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is option (C) 1784

    • The Asiatic Society of Bengal was established in 1784 by Sir William Jones, a British philologist and jurist, in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
    • The society was founded to promote the study of Asia's history, culture, literature, and natural sciences.

    Information Booster :-

    • The Society's Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal was a critical platform for scholars, publishing important papers on Asian languages, history, and cultural studies.
    • The Asiatic Society became a pioneering institution in promoting the study of India's ancient culture and its intellectual traditions.
    • The Asiatic Society of Bengal is located in Kolkata and continues to serve as a major center for research, scholarship, and the preservation of heritage. It has a vast collection of manuscripts, rare books, and journals.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    CBT-1 Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    RRB NTPC Graduate Level PYP (Held on 5 Jun 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    CBT-1 General Awareness Section Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon40 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon30 Marks
    • timerIcon25 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘RRB NTPC’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow