WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who founded the Anglo-Vedic college?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Dayanand Saraswati
  2. Lala Hansraj
  3. Atmaram Pandurang
  4. Mahadev Govind Ranade

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lala Hansraj

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lala Hansraj šŸ“š Explanation: Lala Hansraj was a prominent social reformer and educator who founded the first Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) College in Lahore in 1886. He was a dedicated follower of the Arya Samaj. The college was established to provide a blend of modern Western education and traditional Vedic values. Lala Hansraj served as its honorary principal for 25 years without taking a salary.