In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta ?
AHenry Louis Vivian Derozio
BIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Hindu College at Calcutta (now Presidency University, Kolkata) was established in 1817.
2. Its establishment was a result of the efforts of prominent members of Calcutta society, both Indian and European.
3. Key figures involved in its founding in collaboration included David Hare (a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist), Alexander Duff (a Scottish missionary, though his main college came later, he supported educational efforts), and the influential Indian social reformer Raja Rammohan Roy.
4. Raja Rammohan Roy played a crucial role in gathering support and resources for the college.
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