Q. Consider the following statements in context with Sir William Jones:

1. He was the first person to launch oriental studies and researches in India
2. He was elected patron of the Asiatic society in its first meeting on 15 January 1784
3. As per him, Sanskrit language is more perfect than the Greek, more copious than the Latin and more exquisitely refined than either

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Sir William Jones played a significant role in initiating oriental studies and researches in India and recognized the refined quality of Sanskrit. However, he was not elected as a patron of the Asiatic Society in its first meeting in 1784, thus making statements 1 and 3 correct.

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