In which of the following years was the Asiatic Society at Calcutta (Kolkata) founded by Sir
William Jones?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1784.
Asiatic Society founded on Jan 15, 1784, by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, to encourage Oriental studies.
- The Asiatic Society is a government-sponsored organisation established during the Company era in India to advance "Oriental research," in this case, study of India and its surroundings.