The 'Elphinstone College' in Bombay was established in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Elphinstone College' in Bombay was established in which year?
A. 1856
B. 1827
C. 1834
D. 1840
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Elphinstone College was founded in 1827 in Bombay, named after Mountstuart Elphinstone, the Governor of Bombay.

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