Correct answer: (d) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Explanation
- A
he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
Asked by the Court of Directors. Wellesley founded it on his own initiative; London was cool.
- B
he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
Revive oriental learning as the main aim. A by-product (Carey, Colebrooke), not the stated purpose.
- C
he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment
Provide a truncated other aim. Not the key.
- D
he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Train British civilians for Indian administration. Languages, law, revenue — the Fort William brief.
Summary. Official key is (d). Fort William College (1800) was Wellesley’s school for Company writers: Indian languages, law and administration. Haileybury later took over in Britain; oriental scholarship was a side-effect.