Multiple choice

In which of the following years, Fort William College was established in Calcutta by Lord Wellesely?

  1. 1974

  2. 1800

  3. 1803

  4. 1977

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fort William College was established in 1800 in Calcutta by Lord Wellesley to train British officials in Indian languages and culture. Option A (1974) is a typo - it should be 1774, but even that is incorrect. The correct year is 1800.