Q. Who among the following were associated with the foundation of the Hindu College?
  1. Raja Rammohan Roy
  2. David Hare
  3. Raja Radhakanta Deb
  4. Rasamay Dutt
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Hindu College was founded in 1817 in Calcutta. Prominent personalities involved in its establishment included Raja Rammohan Roy, David Hare, Raja Radhakanta Deb, and Rasamay Dutt. Other founders included Sir Edward Hyde East and Baidyanath Mukhopadhya. All four names given in the options were among the founders or early supporters of the Hindu College.
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