Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What was the influence of Western education on the minds of educated Indians in the 19th century?
Advertisements
उत्तर
The introduction of Western education popularised among Indians the western concepts of liberty and equality. It also enabled the educated class from all over the country to communicate, for the first time in history, through a common language, English. Literary works of eminent authors and philosophers like Locke, Spencer, Mill, Rousseau, Voltaire, etc., inspired the Indian populace to strive for social and political freedom. While they were tremendously inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, they also observed the workings of liberal democratic political institutions in Britain, a result of ‘evolution’ rather than revolution. The educated Indians also came to be deeply impressed by the success of the American war of independence and imbibed many of its values.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:
The development of modern means of transport and communication
What was the role of the press in promoting nationalistic sentiments amongst the Indians?
Who exposed the economic exploitation of India through his book ‘Poverty and Un-British rule in India’?
The Second half of the 19th century witnessed the growth of a strong feeling of Nationalism. With reference to the statement, answer the following :
Write any three repressive Colonial policies of the British.
The Second half of the 19th century witnessed the growth of a strong feeling of Nationalism. With reference to the statement, answer the following :
State any three ways in which the Press played an important role in developing nationalism amongst Indians.
Mention the popular ‘watchwords’ during the French Revolution which influence Indians due to the introduction of Western Education in India.
In what way was the result of the untroduction of English was contrary to the expectation of the British?
Briefly discuss about the contribution of economic explotation towards Indian Nationalism.
Explain the role of rediscovery of Indians glorious past in the growth of Nationalism in India.
Various factors led to the rise and growth of nationalism in India in the 19th century. In this context, explain the role of each of the following:
- Socio-religious reform movements.
- Repressive Colonial Policies.
- The Press.
