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Wellesley established the Fort William College Calcutta because
- A.He was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
- B.He wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
- C.He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment
- D.He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purposes in India
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purposes in India
The College of Fort William was established by Lord Wellesley in 1800. Its primary purpose was to provide a systematic education and training to the Company's civil servants, equipping them with the necessary knowledge of Indian languages, laws, and customs for effective administration. While the college did foster oriental studies, this was a secondary objective to the main goal of administrative training for British officials.
Source: UPSC gs1 2020