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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1857 as the University of Bombay?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Delhi
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The University of Bombay was established in 1857 as the University of Bombay.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1922 as the University of Delhi?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Delhi
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Explanation

The University of Delhi was established in 1922 as the University of Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1948 as the Banaras Hindu University?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. Banaras Hindu University
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The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1948 as the Banaras Hindu University.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1950 as the Aligarh Muslim University?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. Aligarh Muslim University
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The Aligarh Muslim University was established in 1950 as the Aligarh Muslim University.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1956 as the University of Hyderabad?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Hyderabad
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The University of Hyderabad was established in 1956 as the University of Hyderabad.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1964 as the Jawaharlal Nehru University?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru University
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The Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1964 as the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1970 as the University of Poona?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Poona
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The University of Poona was established in 1970 as the University of Poona.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1972 as the University of Calicut?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Calicut
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The University of Calicut was established in 1972 as the University of Calicut.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1974 as the University of Burdwan?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Burdwan
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The University of Burdwan was established in 1974 as the University of Burdwan.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1976 as the University of North Bengal?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of North Bengal
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The University of North Bengal was established in 1976 as the University of North Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1979 as the University of Jammu?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Jammu
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The University of Jammu was established in 1979 as the University of Jammu.

Multiple choice

Which university was established in 1980 as the University of Kashmir?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Kashmir
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The University of Kashmir was established in 1980 as the University of Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest scientific library in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Science Library, Bangalore

  2. National Library of India, Kolkata

  3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Library, Mumbai

  4. Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science Library in Bangalore was established in 1909 and is considered the oldest scientific library in India.

Multiple choice

Which library houses the largest collection of scientific literature in India?

  1. National Library of India, Kolkata

  2. Indian Institute of Science Library, Bangalore

  3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Library, Mumbai

  4. Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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Explanation

The National Library of India in Kolkata houses the largest collection of scientific literature in India, with over 2 million volumes.

Multiple choice

Which library is known for its collection of rare books and manuscripts on science and technology?

  1. Indian Institute of Science Library, Bangalore

  2. National Library of India, Kolkata

  3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Library, Mumbai

  4. Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Library in Mumbai is known for its collection of rare books and manuscripts on science and technology, including works by Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr.