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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Who among the following founded the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’ in 1784?

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1

Sir William Jones

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Dwarkanath Tagore

Henry Vivian Derozio

- Option 1: Sir William Jones

- Sir William Jones, a renowned philologist and jurist, founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784.

- The society aimed to study the history and culture of Asia.

- Option 2: Raja Ram Mohan Roy

- A prominent social and religious reformer in India.

- He is often associated with the abolition of practices such as Sati.

- Option 3: Dwarkanath Tagore

- An influential Bengali industrialist and philanthropist.

- Known for his contributions to social and economic initiatives in India.

- Option 4: Henry Vivian Derozio

- A teacher and poet, key figure in the Bengal Renaissance.

- He inspired the Young Bengal movement.