Question

In 1885 Fergusson college was founded at:

1. Pune
2. Calcutta 
3. Madras 
4. Varanasi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Pune

The correct answer is Pune.

Pune:

• Fergusson College was founded by the Deccan Education society in 1885 at Pune. 
• It was named after Sir James Fergusson, the Governor of Bombay.
• This city is known as Queen of Deccan.

Calcutta:

• It is the capital city of West Bengal.
• Founded as an East India Company trading post.
• From 1773–1911 it was India's capital under the British Rule.
• It is famous for the colonial architecture, art galleries, and cultural festivals.

Madras:

• It is now known as Chennai, situated on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of Tamil Nadu.
• The city is home to Fort St. George, built-in 1644.
• It has a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost when it was called Madras.

Varanasi:

• It is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• This is formed, in the 11th century.
• It famously is known as the spiritual capital of India.
• The city has various Hindu pilgrims near the bank of the Ganges River.