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WBCS 2024 · Question 134 of 196

Who was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Asiatic Society was founded?

Modern History

  1. AWarren HastingsCorrect
  2. BLord Cornwallis
  3. CLord Wellesley
  4. DLord Clive

Answer: A. Warren Hastings

Explanation

Official WBPSC key (Series A): (A) Warren Hastings. The Asiatic Society was founded in 1784 (by William Jones) during his term as Governor-General.

Source: WBCS (Exe) etc. (Prelim) 2024, Series A

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