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. 1790
C. 1784
D. 1772
Answer: Option C
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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The 'First Anglo-Sikh War' (1845-1846) was ended by which treaty?
A. Treaty of Lahore
B. Treaty of Amritsar
C. Treaty of Bhairowal
D. Both A and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The First Anglo-Sikh War ended with the Treaty of Lahore (March 1846) and the Treaty of Bhairowal (December 1846), which established British control over the Sikh kingdom.

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The 'Komagata Maru' ship was carrying passengers mostly from which community?
A. Sikhs
B. Gujarati Muslims
C. Malayali Christians
D. Bengali Hindus

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Komagata Maru carried mostly Sikh passengers, along with some Hindus and Muslims, who were denied entry into Canada in 1914.

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The 'Deepavali Declaration' issued by Lord Irwin in October 1929 stated that the natural constitutional progress of India was the attainment of:
A. Dominion Status
B. Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj)
C. Responsible Local Governance
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Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Viceroy Lord Irwin issued the Deepavali Declaration in 1929, explicitly stating that it was implicit in the declaration of 1917 that the natural issue of India's constitutional progress was the attainment of Dominion status.

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