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Asiatic Society in India was founded in which city?

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Madras(Chennai)
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Bombay(Mumbai)
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Calcutta(Kolkata)
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Delhi
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The correct option is C Calcutta(Kolkata)
In 1784, Sir William Jones founded Asiatic society in Kolkata. It opened the doors for research in ancient Indian literature and history.

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