The 'Indian Institute of Technology' (IIT) Kharagpur was the first IIT, established in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Institute of Technology' (IIT) Kharagpur was the first IIT, established in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1951
D. 1956
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 as the first Indian Institute of Technology.

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