Consider the following statements about Nana Jagannath Shankarseth: He...
- Statement 3 is not correct.
- He was one of few founding members of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway along with Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy and David Sasson.
- He became the first Indian to be nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council under the Act of 1861, and became a member of the Bombay Board of Education. He also was the first Indian member of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, and is known to have endowed a school and donated land in Grant Road for a theater.
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Consider the following statements about Nana Jagannath Shankarseth: He...
Overview of Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Nana Jagannath Shankarseth was a prominent figure in 19th-century India, particularly known for his contributions to infrastructure and education in Bombay (now Mumbai). Let's examine the statements about him.
Statement Analysis
- Founding Member of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway
This statement is correct. Nana Shankarseth played a crucial role in the establishment of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, which was pivotal in enhancing transportation and trade in British India.
- First Indian Nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council under the Act of 1861
This statement is correct. He indeed was the first Indian to be nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council, marking a significant step in Indian representation in legislative matters.
- First Indian Member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal
This statement is incorrect. The first Indian member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal was actually Raja Ram Mohan Roy, not Nana Jagannath Shankarseth.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Two statements are correct (the first and the second).
- One statement is incorrect (the third).
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Only two statements are correct.