Development of Education under British Rule
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Development of Education under British Rule starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of British education policy on Indian society.
Describe the role of Christian missionaries in the development of education under British rule.
Describe the role of Indian reformers in the spread of modern education during British rule.
Explain how the introduction of Western education contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism.
Explain the main features of the education system introduced by the British in India.
Explain the main objectives of the British in introducing Western education in India.
Explain the significance of the Wood’s Despatch in the development of education in India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In the late 19th century, many Indian leaders criticized the British education system for being too theoretical and not addressing the practical needs of Indian society.' Based on this, what was one major limitation of the British education system in India?
The English Education Act was passed in which year? (1) 1813 (2) 1835 (3) 1854 (4) 1904
Which act made English the medium of instruction for higher education in India? (1) Charter Act of 1813 (2) English Education Act of 1835 (3) Indian Universities Act of 1904 (4) Wood’s Despatch of 1854
Which commission is associated with the improvement of secondary education in India? (1) Hunter Commission (2) Raleigh Commission (3) Saddler Commission (4) Simon Commission
Which of the following commissions focused on primary education in India? (1) Hunter Commission (2) Raleigh Commission (3) Saddler Commission (4) Simon Commission
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1813 made a provision for the promotion of education in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ College was established in 1857 as one of the first three universities in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission of 1917-19 reviewed the state of university education in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Despatch of 1854 recommended the establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
True or False: The British education policy in India was designed to create a class of clerks and administrators.
True or False: The British education system in India promoted scientific and technical education equally with arts and humanities.
True or False: The British introduced compulsory primary education in India during their rule.
True or False: The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries to open schools in India.
