Question

Alexander Duff founded _____ in Calcutta in 1830.
1. Fort William College
2. Hindu College
3. Calcutta Medical College
4. Scottish Churches College

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Scottish Churches College

The correct answer is Scottish Churches College.

• Alexander Duff : 
  • He was a Christian missionary in India; where he played a large part in the development of higher education.
  • He was a Moderator and Convenor of the Church of Scotland and an unashamed scientific liberal reformer of anglicized evangelism across the Empire.
  • He was the first overseas missionary of the Church of Scotland to India.
  • On 13 July 1830 he founded the General Assembly's Institution in Calcutta, now known as the Scottish Church College.
  • He also played a part in establishing the University of Calcutta.
  • He was twice Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland in 1851 and 1873, the only person to serve the role twice.