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Q236. With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: | Institution | Founder | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Sanskrit College at Benaras | William Jones | | 2. Calcutta Madrasa | Warren Hastings | | 3. Fort William College | Arthur Wellesley | Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:

InstitutionFounder
1. Sanskrit College at BenarasWilliam Jones
2. Calcutta MadrasaWarren Hastings
3. Fort William CollegeArthur Wellesley

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: The Sanskrit College at Benaras was established in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan, the British Resident at Benaras. (William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784).
  • Pair 2 is correctly matched: The Calcutta Madrasah (Madrasah-i-Aliya) was established in 1781 by Warren Hastings for the study of Islamic law and Arabic/Persian.
  • Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Fort William College was established in 1800 by Lord Richard Wellesley (the Governor-General), not Arthur Wellesley (his brother, the Duke of Wellington).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q236)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 236 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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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