The 'Fort William College' in Calcutta was established by which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Fort William College' in Calcutta was established by which Governor-General?
A. Lord Wellesley
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Minto
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Wellesley established the Fort William College in 1801 to train civil servants of the East India Company in Indian languages and culture.

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Question #1
The historic Revolt of 1857 officially commenced from which of the following military stations?
A. Ambala
B. Delhi
C. Barrackpore
D. Meerut

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
While Mangal Pandey mutinied earlier at Barrackpore, the mutiny explicitly erupted as a large-scale rebellion on May 10, 1857, at the military station of Meerut.

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Question #2
The 'East India Association' was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in which city?
A. Madras
B. Calcutta
C. Mumbai
D. London

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji founded the East India Association in London in 1866 to provide the British public and parliament with correct information about India and to advocate for Indian interests.

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Question #3
Who was the first Indian to be a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Gokhale
C. Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
D. Banerjee

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha was the first Indian member of the Viceroy's Executive Council.

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