Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Gerald Aungier was the first Governor of Bombay.
2. His tenure saw the establishment of the first printing press in Bombay in 1670.
3. Gerald Aungier contributed significantly to Bombay's transformation into a major trading center.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is incorrect: Sir George Oxenden, not Gerald Aungier, was the first Governor of Bombay. Statement 2 is correct; the first printing press in Bombay was indeed established in 1670 during Aungier's tenure. Statement 3 is also correct, as Aungier played a crucial role in transforming Bombay into a key commercial hub.

• 1: Incorrect
• 2: Correct
• 3: Correct