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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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Lord Macaulay insisted that Western education should be imparted through the medium of vernacular languages.
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How would the improved transport and communication system benefit the Indian later?
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How was it resolved?
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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 English took interest in education of Indians only because they needed low paid, English speaking clerks.
Answer the following question:
Why did the English East India Company feel the need for educational; reforms?
Answer the following question:
What were the main objectives of a British education in India? Mention the steps recommended to implement the policy.
