UPSC Prelims · 2020 · GS Paper I · Q34
Wellesley established the Fort William college at Calcutta because
- (A)Be was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
- (B)He wanted to revive interest in oriental leading in India
- (C)he wanted to provided William Carey and his associates with employment
- (D)he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
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Answer: (D) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- British Administration, Judiciary & Education Policy
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