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Question
The Wood’s Despatch introduced further changes in the Indian educational system. With reference to the above statement, answer the following question:
What was the purpose behind the introduction of Western education in India?
Solution
The purpose of the introduction of Western education in India.
- The primary motive of the British government was to create a class of people, Indians in blood and colour, but British in taste, opinions, morals, and intellect. The class of Indians could be employed, on low salaries, as clerks in the Civil Service.
- This would greatly reduce the heavy expenditure involved in running the administration. Employing the British in these posts was very expensive and difficult.
- Westernized Indians, it was hoped, would create a demand for British goods and promote the interests of British manufacturers.
- Western education would inculcate in the Indians a sense of admiration and respect for British rule. This would strengthen the foundations of the British empire in India.
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