Multiple choice general knowledge culture

What is the former name of the Presidency College?

  1. Bengal College

  2. Hindu College

  3. Govt. College of Science & Arts

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Presidency College, Kolkata was originally established as Hindu College in 1817 before being renamed Presidency College in 1855. It was one of the earliest institutions of Western education in India and played a crucial role in Bengal's intellectual renaissance. The other options are not historically accurate former names of this institution.

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