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Where was Dadabhai Naoroji appointed as Professor of Mathematics and Physics? A. Presidency College, Chennai B. Presidency College, Kolkata C. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai D. Elphinstone College, Mumbai

Where was Dadabhai Naoroji appointed as Professor of Mathematics and Physics? A. Presidency College, Chennai B. Presidency College, Kolkata C. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai D. Elphinstone College, Mumbai Correct Answer D

The correct answer is Elphinstone College, Mumbai.

Key Points

  • October 1852, Naoroji appointed as acting professor of Mathematics and natural philosophy at the Elphinstone Institution, upon the departure of the previous professor, John Patton, due to severe illness.
  • 1854, Naoroji appointed as full professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Elphinstone Institution.
  • Poverty and UnBritish Rule, a compilation of Naoroji’s writings from the past thirty years, published.

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