Correct option is C
Ans.(C) 1916
Explanation:
The correct answer is 1916. The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The university aimed to combine ancient Indian knowledge with modern science and technology. It remains one of India's largest and most prestigious institutions.
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● BHU’s campus spans over 1,300 acres.
● The university motto is "Knowledge imparts immortality."
● It includes institutes like the IIT-BHU and the Faculty of Ayurveda.
● BHU played a significant role in India's independence movement.