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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the British Parliament was the first major step to introduce changes in the Indian system of education. In this context discuss:
The Great Debate over the content and medium of education
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उत्तर
One group favoured the promotion of traditional Indian learning through the medium of classical (Sanskrit and Persian) and regional language. This group was known as the Orientalists. The other group led by Lord Macaulay (Law Member of the Governor General’s Council) insisted that Western education should be introduced and imparted.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct answer:
The Charter Act of 1813, directed the Company to spend ________ lakh rupees on the education of Indians.
State whether the following is true or false:
Lord Macaulay insisted that Western education should be imparted through the medium of vernacular languages.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
In what way would be westernized Indians help to promote the interests of British manufacturers?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
How did the knowledge of contemporary nationalist movements in Europe inspire the Indians?
Answer the following question briefly:
The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the British Parliament was the first major step to introduce changes in the Indian system of education. In this context discuss:
The introduction and spread of Western education
When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
What was the controversy about?
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The English took interest in education of Indians only because they needed low paid, English speaking clerks.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The new education policy benefitted only the upper and the middle class.
Answer the following question:
Who was Lord Macaulay? Why did he recommend the system of a British education in India?
Answer the following question:
What were the main objectives of a British education in India? Mention the steps recommended to implement the policy.
