Who established the ‘Indian Association for the ‘Cultivation of Science’ in 1876 to promote scientific education as key to national improvement?

Correct option is A

Indian Association for the cultivation of science was founded in the year 1876 by Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar. It is the oldest scientific institution in Asia. Sir C.V. Raman made his historic discovery of the Raman effect at IACS.