Who founded the 'Society for the Acquisition of General Knowledge' in 1838? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who founded the 'Society for the Acquisition of General Knowledge' in 1838?
A. Peary Chand Mitra and Tarachand Chakravarty
B. Debendranath Tagore
C. Henry Vivian Derozio
D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Peary Chand Mitra and Tarachand Chakravarty founded this society in Calcutta.

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