Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hindu college Calcutta.

1. Rammohan Roy, established the Hindu College

2. The Hindu College of Calcutta, played an important role in modernising the movements in Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only 2

The correct answer is option 2, i.e 2 only.

• Rammohan Roy did much to disseminate the benefits of modern education to his countrymen.
• He supported David Hare’s efforts to found the Hindu College in 1817, He himself did not establish it. Hence, statement 1 is NOT correct.
• Roy’s English school taught mechanics and Voltaire’s philosophy.
• The Hindu College of Calcutta, played an important role in modernising the movements in Bengal. Hence, statement 2 is correct.