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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-1 📅 06 May, 2025

Who among the following founded the Vedanta College in Calcutta to promote both Indian and Western learning?

A
Rammohan Roy
B
Debendranath Tagore
C
Swami Vivekananda
D
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 06 May, 2025 • Shift-1
Who among the following founded the Vedanta College in Calcutta to promote both Indian and Western learning?
Correct Answer
Rammohan Roy
Educational Reform Context: During the 19th-century Bengal Renaissance, there was a strong push to synthesize traditional Indian philosophy with modern Western ......
Ref/Book : NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Educational Reform Context ▼
During the 19th-century Bengal Renaissance, there was a strong push to synthesize traditional Indian philosophy with modern Western sciences.
Institutional Foundation ▼
To institutionalize this vision, a prominent social reformer established a specific educational center in Calcutta in 1825.
Founder Identification ▼
The visionary behind this college was known for his relentless efforts against orthodox practices and his push for modern education.
Conclusion ▼
Rammohan Roy is the correct founder of the Vedanta College.
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