Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The Hindu college was established in 1791 at ____.

Options:

Calcutta

Dacca

Surat

Banaras

Correct Answer:

Banaras

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Banaras

The Hindu College was established in 1791 at Banaras.
It was founded by the British East India Company, which might seem surprising. However, their goal was to show support for Indian education and preserve ancient Sanskrit texts.
The college initially focused on teaching Hindu scriptures and classical Indian knowledge in the Sanskrit language. This aimed to revive and codify these traditions.