Beginning of English Education in India

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Beginning of English Education in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, British Orientalists in India, Contribution of William Jones to Indian Education, Wood's Despatch of 1854 & Missionary Education in 19th Century India etc.

Important Questions on Beginning of English Education in India

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 1

Which of the following is regarded as the 'Magna Carta of English Education' in India?

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 2

Orientalists needed Indian scholars to teach them the _____ languages and tell them about local customs and laws. (Vernacular/ Foreign)

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 3

Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a scholar of _____ and read several ancient sacred writings of Hinduism. (Sanskrit/ English)

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 4

James Mill was a severe critic of _____. (Orientalism/ Colonialism) 

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 5

The Britishers thought _____ were going downhill opposing the oriental teaching. (Indians/ Americans)

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 6

_____ is a person who can read, write and teach Persian. (Munshi/ Patwari)

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 7

The Hindu College was established in Benaras in 1887.

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 8

Asiatic Society of Bengal of set up by William Jones.

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Social Science>Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation>Beginning of English Education in India> Q 9

Wood’s Despatch was an educational policy.