The 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' was founded by Sir William Jones in which year?
A. 1776
B. 1784
C. 1772
D. 1790
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sir William Jones, a British scholar and judge, founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta in 1784 to promote the study of Indian languages, history, and culture.
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