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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
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 |
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 in one or two words/sentences:
Mention any two positive effects of the introduction of English in the Indian educational system.
When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
What was the controversy about?
The impact of Western ideas and education gave birth to a new awakening. Explain.
Fill in the blank:
________, is known as the founder of British system of education in India.
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?
