Consider the following statements about “Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar”: 1. In 1850, he became the principal of Sanskrit College. 2. He worked as secretary of Bethune School. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The great scholar and reformer, Vidyasagar’s ideas were a happy blend of Indian and Western thought.

He believed in high moral values, was a deep humanist and was generous to the poor. In 1850, he became the principal of Sanskrit College.
As secretary of Bethune School (established in 1849), he was one of the pioneers of higher education for women in India.

Source: Spectrum