UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Persons Miscellaneous

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    The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was                                                  

    A)  James Princep

    B)  Sir William Jones

    C)  Charles Wilkins

    D)  Max Muller

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was diaries Wilkins. He was encouraged by Warren Hastings to study with the Pundits at Banaras.


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