Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Singapore.
· Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore in 1819. He established it as a British trading post and played a crucial role in the development of the city-state, which later became a major global commercial and financial hub.
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Kuala Lumpur : The capital of Malaysia, developed during British colonial rule but not founded by Raffles.
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Mumbai : A major city in India, developed significantly during British rule but not founded by Raffles.
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Hong Kong : A former British colony, now a Special Administrative Region of China, not associated with Raffles.