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    Eden Gardens of Calcutta was built in 1840. It was named 'Eden' after the name of a sister of a Governor General of India. Who was the Governor General?

    A)  Lord William Bentinck

    B)  Charles Metacalfe

    C)  Lord Auckland

    D)  Lord Ellenbourough

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Lord Auckland was the Governor General whet the Eden Gardens of Calcutta w-as built in 1840 The Gardens came into being when the Governor General Lord Auckland desired to create a circus and a garden. A pleasure ground with an oblong tank in centre was laid out on tills site. The site was initially named 'Auckland Circus Gardens'.


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