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Partition & Independence
Question No. 233Interactive Test Mode
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Q233. Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because:

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India

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Lord Wellesley established the College of Fort William in Calcutta in 1800 to train young British civil servants recruited for the East India Company's administrative service in Indian languages (such as Hindustani, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali), local customs, laws, and governance.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q233)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q233

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 233 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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