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What was one of the main characteristics of the indigenous system of education in India during the late 18th and early 19th century?
Women were generally included in the formal education system during the early 19th century in India.
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What were the centers for higher learning in the indigenous education system called for Muslims?
Madrasas and Maktabs
What played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge before the 19th century in India?
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Who generally funded schools in the indigenous education system?
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What was one limitation of the indigenous education system in India during this period?
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Match the following educational terms with their definitions:
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Objectives of the Unit
- Explore British education experiments in India from 1757-1857.
- Analyze changing relationships between colonialism and education.
- Understand characteristics of indigenous education.
- Discuss debates regarding education policy.
- Examine the spread of Western education and its significance in modern India.
Introduction to British Education in India
- British territorial control initiated significant changes in various life spheres, including education.
- Investigates the motivations, methods, and impacts of educational changes under British rule.
Colonial Education Dynamics
- Education served colonial rulers to legitimize domination and fulfill economic needs.
- Education in colonies often became subservient to political power rather than promoting independent development.
- Colonial education caused cultural transformations but often benefited only a select few aligned with colonial interests.
- Main objective of colonial education was control rather than transformative change.
Indigenous Education System
- Indigenous education existed with specific institutions for different communities, such as Madrasas and Maktabs for Muslims, Tols and Patshalas for Hindus.
- Schools focused on classical languages (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian) and traditional subjects (Grammar, Logic, Law, Medicine).
- Education was largely funded by local elites, such as Zamindars.
- Participation in education included non-upper castes at lower levels but restricted formal education for women.
- Education relied heavily on oral tradition; limited access to printed materials due to the absence of a printing press prior to the 19th century.
- Minimal state involvement in education, with kings occasionally patronizing prominent scholars.
Characteristics of Indigenous Schools
- Most villages had elementary schools run independently by local resources.
- Curriculum emphasized classical traditions but lacked scientific or secular perspectives.
- The system produced a diverse representation in lower schools, despite upper caste exclusivity in higher learning.
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This quiz explores the effects of British colonial rule on education in India from 1757 to 1857. It examines the dynamics of colonial education, addressing the motivations behind educational policies and their impact on indigenous systems. You'll analyze debates about education policy and the spread of Western education during this pivotal time in Indian history.
