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History GK · Q688

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 688

Q688

The Charter Act of 1813 allotted Rupees __________ annually for Indian learning and spread of Scientific knowledge

A.
One lakh
Answer
B.
Two lakhs
C.
£10000
D.
£5000

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The first real support came through the allocation of 1 lakh rupees per year by the Charter Act of 1813. Soon after, Hindu college was set up in 1817, which later came to be called Presidency College in 1857.