SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q44

The College of Fort William was established at ______ under British rule.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Calcutta.

The College of Fort William was established in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1800 under British rule. It was set up primarily to train civil servants and administrators for the British East India Company, focusing on languages, law, and administration relevant to India. The college played a significant role in promoting Western education and administrative training in India during the colonial period.