Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Asiatic Society?

  1. William Carey

  2. William Jones

  3. David Hare

  4. Marshman
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Asiatic Society was founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones, a prominent philologist and scholar, in Kolkata. William Carey was a missionary associated with Serampore College, David Hare was an educator, and Marshman was also a missionary associated with Serampore.

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