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    Consider the following statements regarding the Asiatic Society:
    1. It was founded during the rule of Lord Cornwallis.
    2. The main objective behind setting up the institute was to promote the study of Indian languages and scriptures.
    3. Rajendralal Mitra was the first Indian President of the Society.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only              

    B)  2 and 3 only

    C)  1 and 3 only              

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on 15 January 1784 at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British India, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research. The concurrent Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings.


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