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QWho founded the city of Kolkata?

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  • A Robert Clive ✔ ✖
  • B Warren Hastings ✔ ✖
  • C Job Charnock ✔ ✖
  • D William Hickey ✔ ✖
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Answer: c) Job Charnock

Explanation: Job Charnock, an official of the East India Company, is credited with founding the city of Kolkata (then known as Calcutta) in 1690.

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