Who laid the foundation of Calcutta Madrasa in 1781?

Q. Who laid the foundation of Calcutta Madrasa in 1781?

(a) Warren Hastings

(b) Lord Cornwallis

(c) John Shore

(d) Lord Dalhousie

Ans: (a) Warren Hastings

Explanation: The foundation of Calcutta Madrasa in 1781 was laid by Warren Hastings. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Warren Hastings. Warren Hastings, a British Governor-General of the East India Company, established the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781.