Multiple choice general knowledge history

Job Charnak constructed Calcutta by joining three provinces named Sutanuti,Govindapur and Kolikata in 1690.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Job Charnock is traditionally credited with the founding of Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1690 by combining the three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata. Although modern courts have contested this 'founding' status, historically it is taught as true.

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