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In which college a confrontation between the Principal D.L. Richardson and the student President of the "Society for the acquisition of General Knowledge" took place, while a paper was being read?

The correct answer is
Hindu College, Calcutta

Hindu College Calcutta Confrontation Details

The specific confrontation mentioned, involving Principal D.L. Richardson and the student President of the "Society for the acquisition of General Knowledge" during a paper reading, occurred at Hindu College, Calcutta.

Key details of the event:

  • Location: Hindu College, Calcutta
  • Individuals Involved: Principal D.L. Richardson and the student President of the "Society for the acquisition of General Knowledge".
  • Context: A confrontation took place while a paper was being read.

The other listed institutions (Elphinstone College, Bombay; Daly College, Indore; Mayo College, Ajmer) are not associated with this particular historical incident.

Correct Answer: Option C: Hindu College, Calcutta
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Important Questions from History, Politics and Economics of Education

  1. Who among the following made a statement in the House of commons that "The destinies of our Indian Empire are covered with thick darkness. It may be that... having become instructed in European knowledge, they may in some future age demand European institutions... whether such a day will ever come I know not.... whenever it comes, it will be proudest day in English history."
  2. Match List - I with List - II and choose correct answer from the code given below :
     

    List - I
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    List - II
    (Founded in the year)
    (a) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore(i) 1917
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    Code:
     

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    (d) Vishvabharati University
    Code:
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