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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 introduction and spread of Western education
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उत्तर
The government began to set up English medium schools and colleges for the education of a limited number of Indians. In 1844, English became the official language and the government announced that Indians educated in British schools would be given jobs in government services. This helped the spread of English education in India.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Permanent Settlement | (a) encouraged the education of Indians |
| 2. Shipbuilding industry | (b) Lord Dalhousie |
| 3. Lord Macaulay | (c) Fixed revenue |
| 4. Charter Act of 1813 | (d) Anglicist |
| 5. Transport and communication development | (e) Vishakhapatnam |
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?
When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
What was the controversy about?
When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
How was it resolved?
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:
Why did the English East India Company feel the need for educational; reforms?
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.
