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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
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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The Charter Act of 1813, directed the Company to spend ________ lakh rupees on the education of Indians.
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Lord Macaulay insisted that Western education should be imparted through the medium of vernacular languages.
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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:
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The English took interest in education of Indians only because they needed low paid, English speaking clerks.
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The Company promoted education of girls and technical education.
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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?
