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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 Great Debate over the content and medium of education
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Solution
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.
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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 |
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How did the knowledge of contemporary nationalist movements in Europe inspire the Indians?
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Mention any two positive effects of the introduction of English in the Indian educational system.
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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
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.
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The Company promoted education of girls and technical education.
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.
