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Match List I with List II:List IList IIA. The Calcutta Madrassa1. Warren HastingsB. The Asiatic Society of Bengal2. William JonesC. The Sanskrit Colle
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Match List I with List II:

List I
List II
A. The Calcutta Madrassa
1. Warren Hastings
B. The Asiatic Society of Bengal
2. William Jones
C. The Sanskrit College at Benares
3. Jonathan Duncan


A.

A-2, B-3, C-1

B.

A-1, B-2, C-3

C.

​A-3, B-1, C-2

D.

A-2, B-1, C-3

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) A-1, B-2, C-3
Explanation:

The Calcutta Madrassa was established in 1781 by Warren Hastings to promote Islamic studies and law.

  • The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones for promoting Oriental studies and research in Indian history and culture.

  • The Sanskrit College at Benares was founded in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan, then Resident of Benares, to promote Sanskrit learning.

Information Booster:
• Warren Hastings promoted Orientalist education to study Indian laws and traditions.
• William Jones translated important Indian texts like Manusmriti and Abhijnanasakuntalam.
• The Sanskrit College was an early attempt to preserve traditional Hindu learning under colonial patronage.

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