The 'Charter Act of 1813' specifically provided a sum of how many rupees for the promotion of education in India?
A. 1 lakh rupees
B. 50,000 rupees
C. 5 lakh rupees
D. 10 lakh rupees
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend one lakh rupees annually for the revival and improvement of literature and the promotion of knowledge of sciences among the inhabitants.
Explanation:
The Compagnie des Indes Orientales was founded in 1664 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert under King Louis XIV to compete with the English and Dutch.
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