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.
