Correct Option (B)
Charles Wilkinswas the first Englishman to translate theBhagavad Gitainto English. His translation was published in1785. A member of theAsiatic Society of Bengal, Wilkins' work was significant for introducing Hindu philosophical thought to the Western world. He also contributed to the development of Bengali typography for printing Sanskrit texts.
Incorrect Options
William Jones (A): Sir William Jones was a prominent Orientalist and the founder of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. While he translated several Sanskrit texts, including Manusmriti, he did not translate the Bhagavad Gita into English.
Alexander Cunningham (C): Alexander Cunningham was a British archaeologist, widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Archaeology." He was instrumental in establishing the Archaeological Survey of India but was not involved in literary translations.
John Marshall (D): Sir John Marshall served as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He is renowned for his significant role in the excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, which led to the discovery and recognition of the Indus Valley Civilization, but not for translating the Bhagavad Gita.