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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
How would the improved transport and communication system benefit the Indian later?
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Solution
The transport and communication system, however, would ultimately benefit Indians in unexpected ways. Besides stimulating trade and commerce it would bring the people of India closer to one another and infuse in them a sense of unity and nationalism a development that would have far-reaching effects on India’s future.
RELATED QUESTIONS
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 |
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.
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.
How was it resolved?
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.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The Company promoted education of girls and technical education.
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.
