Who among the following was well known practitioner of western science and medicine; and also, establishment of printing press for Marathi and Sanskrit?

[A] Baji Rao I

[B] Serfoji II

[C] Raghunath Rao

[D] Balaji Baji Rao

Answer: B

Notes:

Serfoji II was a remarkable ruler. He was educated by the German Christian missionary Friedrich Schwartz, Serfoji.

Similarly, Serfoji II turned out to be a well-known practitioner of Western science and medicine. Yet he was a devoted keeper of Indian traditions.
He mastered several European languages and had an impressive library of books in every branch of learning.
Serfoji’s modernising projects included the establishment of a printing press (the first press for Marathi and Sanskrit) and enrichment of the Saraswati Mahal Library.
His most innovative project, however, was the establishment of free modern public schools run by his court, for instruction in English and the vernacular languages.

Source: Tamil Nadu state board.