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Question
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 general directives issued to the Company in the Charter Act of 1813 and its inherent weakness
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Solution
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend 1 lakh rupees on the education of Indians. This was the first step taken by the British rulers towards the encouragement of the study of literature and science in India. The Charter Act, however, did not lay down any specific guidelines. The money sanctioned for the education project lay untouched for 2 decades while a great controversy raged over the content and medium of education.
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 |
Choose the correct answer:
The Charter Act of 1813, directed the Company to spend ________ lakh rupees on the education of 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.
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?
The impact of Western ideas and education gave birth to a new awakening. Explain.
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.
