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    Which of the following was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles?
    Question

    Which of the following was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles?

    A.

    Singapore

    B.

    Kuala Lumpur

    C.

    Mumbai

    D.

    Hong Kong

    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.
    Information Booster:
    · Kuala Lumpur : The capital of Malaysia, developed during British colonial rule but not founded by Raffles.
    · Mumbai : A major city in India, developed significantly during British rule but not founded by Raffles.
    · Hong Kong : A former British colony, now a Special Administrative Region of China, not associated with Raffles.

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