Who founded the 'Vishva Bharati University' in 1921? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who founded the 'Vishva Bharati University' in 1921?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Rabindranath Tagore

C. S. Radhakrishnan

D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: Option B

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Rabindranath Tagore founded Vishva Bharati University at Santiniketan in 1921 to blend Indian and Western education.

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