With reference to educational institutes during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs :
| Institution | Founder |
|---|---|
| 1. Sanskrit College at Benaras | William Jones |
| 2. Calcutta Madrasa | Warren Hastings |
| 3. Fort William College | Arthur Wellesley |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
This question tests knowledge of educational institutions established during British colonial rule in India and their respective founders. Only the pairing of Calcutta Madrasa with Warren Hastings is correct among the given options.
❌ Pair 1 – Incorrect: Sanskrit College at Benaras was founded by Jonathan Duncan in 1791, not William Jones.
✅ Pair 2 – Correct: Calcutta Madrasa was established by Warren Hastings in 1781 for the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law.
❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: Fort William College was founded by Lord Wellesley (Richard Wellesley) in 1800, not Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington).
📝 Short Notes: Educational Institutions during Colonial Rule
| Institution | Year | Founder | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Madrasa | 1781 | Warren Hastings | Study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law |
| Sanskrit College, Benaras | 1791 | Jonathan Duncan | Study of Hindu law and Sanskrit literature |
| Fort William College | 1800 | Lord Wellesley (Richard) | Training of British civil servants in Indian languages and customs |
| Hindu College, Calcutta | 1817 | David Hare, Raja Ram Mohan Roy | Western education and sciences |
| Sanskrit College, Calcutta | 1824 | British Government | Study of Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy |
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