Multiple choice general knowledge culture

When was Calcutta founded?

  1. 1691

  2. 1690

  3. 1689

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Calcutta (now Kolkata) was founded on August 24, 1690, by Job Charnock, an administrator of the East India Company. He chose the location for its strategic position along the Hooghly River. 1691 and 1689 are incorrect years.

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