The 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' was founded by Sir William Jones in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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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