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When was the University of Calcutta established?

  1. A
    1911
  2. B
    1817
  3. C
    1854
  4. D
    1857

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The University of Calcutta was established on January 24, 1857. It was founded based on the recommendations of Wood's Despatch (1854) and was one of the first multidisciplinary and Western-style modern universities setup in Asia.

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When was the University of Calcutta established?
A
1911
B
1817
C
1854
D
1857

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