Which of the following universities were established in the year 1916?
A. Osmania University
B. S.N.D.T. Women's University
C. University of Mysore
D. Patna University
E. Banaras Hindu University
Select the correct answer from the options below:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Only B, C and E. The universities that were established in the year 1916 include:
· B. S.N.D.T. Women's University: Founded in 1916, it is the first women's university in India, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
· C. University of Mysore: Established in 1916 in the princely state of Mysore (now Karnataka), it was among the first universities in India outside the British-controlled territories.
· E. Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, BHU is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in India.
Explanation of Other Options: · Osmania University: Established later in 1918 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
· Patna University: Established in 1917 in Bihar.
Information Booster: 1. S.N.D.T. Women’s University: Known for being the first institution focused solely on women’s education in India.
2. University of Mysore: Pioneered higher education in Karnataka, supporting diverse fields of study.
3. Banaras Hindu University: Known for its role in Indian independence and national education movements.
4. Osmania University: Prominent for its Urdu medium education and established in 1918.
5. Patna University: Established in 1917, it is one of the oldest universities in Bihar.