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Which institution is related with Sir William Johns?

AAsian Development Bank

BAsiatic Society of India

CInternational Monetary Fund

DWorld Health Organization

Answer:

B. Asiatic Society of India

Read Explanation:

• The Asiatic Society is a Government of India organisation founded during the Company rule in India to enhance and further the research into India and its surrounding regions. • It was founded by William Jones, on 15 January, 1784. • At the time of its foundation, this Society was named as "Asiatick Society". • In 1825, the society was renamed as "The Asiatic Society". • In 1832 the name was changed to "The Asiatic Society of Bengal" • In 1936 it was renamed as "The Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal". • Finally, on 1 July 1951, the name of the society was changed to Asiatic Society of India.

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