Where in India a Madrasa was set up in 1781 to promote the study of Arabic, Persian and Islamic Law ? (Moderate)
A
Calcutta
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B
Bombay
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C
Benares
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D
Madras
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Solution
The correct option is A Calcutta Explanation : A madrasa was set up in Calcutta in 1781 to promote the study of Arabic, Persian and Islamic law; and the Hindu College was established in Benaras in 1791 to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts that would be useful for the administration of the country.