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What was one of the main objectives of British rule in India?
What was one of the main objectives of British rule in India?
- Promotion of Indian customs and values
- Territorial conquest only
- Control over revenues only
- Cultural mission of 'civilising the natives' (correct)
Why did the British feel the need to 'civilise the natives' in India?
Why did the British feel the need to 'civilise the natives' in India?
- To promote Indian customs and traditions
- To learn from the Indian culture
- To make Indians 'good subjects' as per British beliefs (correct)
- To establish friendly relations with Indian rulers
Who was William Jones and what significant role did he play in India?
Who was William Jones and what significant role did he play in India?
- A linguist who also served as a judge at the Supreme Court (correct)
- A military general who enforced British rule in Calcutta
- An Indian freedom fighter advocating against British education
- A religious leader propagating Indian culture in Europe
How did Indians react to British ideas about education?
How did Indians react to British ideas about education?
Which term best describes the approach of British Orientalism in India?
Which term best describes the approach of British Orientalism in India?
What intellectual background did William Jones bring to India?
What intellectual background did William Jones bring to India?
What was the primary focus of William Jones' studies in Calcutta?
What was the primary focus of William Jones' studies in Calcutta?
Which of the following best describes the attitude of William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke towards Indian civilization?
Which of the following best describes the attitude of William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke towards Indian civilization?
Why did many British Company officials in Calcutta argue for promoting Indian learning?
Why did many British Company officials in Calcutta argue for promoting Indian learning?
What was one of the main goals of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by William Jones and others?
What was one of the main goals of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by William Jones and others?
According to Jones and Colebrooke, why was it important to study the sacred and legal texts produced in ancient India?
According to Jones and Colebrooke, why was it important to study the sacred and legal texts produced in ancient India?
What did many British officials believe should be taught in institutions to win the hearts of the natives?
What did many British officials believe should be taught in institutions to win the hearts of the natives?
