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Which among the following is the oldest university established in modern India?
AUniversity of Calcutta
BDelhi University
CAllahabad University
DBanaras Hindu University
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. University of Calcutta
1. The first three modern universities were founded in 1857 at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
2. Among the options, the University of Calcutta dates to 1857.
3. Allahabad (1887), BHU (1916) and Delhi (1922) all came later, so Calcutta is oldest.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.11._
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