R K Jain Solutions for Chapter: Education and British Rule, Exercise 2: Time to Learn
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Who was Sir William Jones? Why did he study ancient Indian texts?

What was 'downward filtration theory'?

Why did Mahatma Gandhi oppose western education? What kind of education did he advocate for India?

What was the issue of disagreement between the Orientalists and the Anglicists?

The Wood's Despatch emphasised that the British would benefit greatly if western education was promoted in India. What were these benefits?

What were the educational guidelines laid down by Wood's Despatch?

"Education in ancient India was not meant for all. Similarly, education in British India was also not meant for all." What do you understand by this statement?

The reason behind introducing education in India was to fill the low-post jobs. Why did this need arise?
