The Advent of the Europeans


  1. Who among the following was founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal?









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    William Jones was founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal on 15 January 1784. It was started to enhance the cause of Oriental research. It was presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta.

    Correct Option: D

    William Jones was founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal on 15 January 1784. It was started to enhance the cause of Oriental research. It was presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta.


  1. The leading light of the Renaissance Movement in India was









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    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

    Correct Option: D

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy



  1. The kingdom of Ranjeet Singh included









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    Srinagar

    Correct Option: D

    Srinagar


  1. Who among the following was the founder of Calcutta?









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    Job Charnock was the founder of Calcutta. In March 1690, the Company received permission from Aurangzeb in Delhi to re-establish a factory in Bengal, and on 24 August 1690 Charnock returned to set up his hedquarters in the place he called Calcutta; the appointment of a new Nawab ensured this agreement was honoured, and on 10 February 1691, an imperial grant was issued for the English to "contentedly continue their trade".

    Correct Option: B

    Job Charnock was the founder of Calcutta. In March 1690, the Company received permission from Aurangzeb in Delhi to re-establish a factory in Bengal, and on 24 August 1690 Charnock returned to set up his hedquarters in the place he called Calcutta; the appointment of a new Nawab ensured this agreement was honoured, and on 10 February 1691, an imperial grant was issued for the English to "contentedly continue their trade".



  1. Brahmo Samaj of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was against child marriage. Inspite of this, one of his followers himself married his daughter in childhood and paved the way for disintegration of this institution. Who was that follower?









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    Brahmo Samaj of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was against child marriage. Inspite of this, Kehsav Chandra Sen his followers himself married his daughter in childhood and paved the way for disintegration of this institution.

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    Brahmo Samaj of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was against child marriage. Inspite of this, Kehsav Chandra Sen his followers himself married his daughter in childhood and paved the way for disintegration of this institution.