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What was the primary goal of introducing the British educational system in India?
What was the primary goal of introducing the British educational system in India?
Which document issued in 1854 outlined changes to the educational system in India?
Which document issued in 1854 outlined changes to the educational system in India?
What negative effect did the British education system have on Indian society?
What negative effect did the British education system have on Indian society?
What was established as a result of Wood's Despatch?
What was established as a result of Wood's Despatch?
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Which scheme introduced by Gandhiji aimed at moral education?
Which scheme introduced by Gandhiji aimed at moral education?
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Which act was aimed at controlling the growth of higher education in India?
Which act was aimed at controlling the growth of higher education in India?
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What did Bhimrao Ambedkar dedicate his life to?
What did Bhimrao Ambedkar dedicate his life to?
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What was one effect of the British educational policies on nationalism in India?
What was one effect of the British educational policies on nationalism in India?
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What did the National System of Education proposed in 1943 aim to provide?
What did the National System of Education proposed in 1943 aim to provide?
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Which issue did Mahatma Gandhi NOT focus on?
Which issue did Mahatma Gandhi NOT focus on?
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Which of the following was a positive outcome of the British education system?
Which of the following was a positive outcome of the British education system?
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What was one of the main impacts of the reform movements in India?
What was one of the main impacts of the reform movements in India?
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How did the printing press contribute to reform movements in India?
How did the printing press contribute to reform movements in India?
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What was one of the major investigations into the British education system that took place in 1882?
What was one of the major investigations into the British education system that took place in 1882?
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Which of the following was a focus of Mahatma Gandhi's reforms?
Which of the following was a focus of Mahatma Gandhi's reforms?
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What did the reform movements contribute to aside from social change?
What did the reform movements contribute to aside from social change?
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What societal issue did Bhimrao Ambedkar specifically challenge?
What societal issue did Bhimrao Ambedkar specifically challenge?
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Which of the following best describes the final impact of the reform movements?
Which of the following best describes the final impact of the reform movements?
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What effect did the printing press have on caste and community relations?
What effect did the printing press have on caste and community relations?
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Which of the following reforms did Gandhi NOT support?
Which of the following reforms did Gandhi NOT support?
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What was one of the effects of British education on Indian society?
What was one of the effects of British education on Indian society?
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Which reform movement led to the abolition of Sati in 1829?
Which reform movement led to the abolition of Sati in 1829?
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Who was the founder of the Satya Shodhak Samaj?
Who was the founder of the Satya Shodhak Samaj?
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Which act fixed the age of marriage for girls at 18 years?
Which act fixed the age of marriage for girls at 18 years?
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Which reformer campaigned for the rights of the Dravidian race?
Which reformer campaigned for the rights of the Dravidian race?
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What societal issue did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar primarily focus on?
What societal issue did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar primarily focus on?
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What was Sree Narayana Guru's message regarding religion?
What was Sree Narayana Guru's message regarding religion?
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Which social issue was addressed by the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1891?
Which social issue was addressed by the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1891?
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What was one of the main objectives of the socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century India?
What was one of the main objectives of the socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century India?
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Study Notes
British Education System in India
- British believed teaching Western education through English would civilize Indians, increase profits, and change their tastes.
- Wood's Despatch of 1854 changed educational policy, establishing separate education departments in major cities (Bombay, Calcutta, Madras).
- Hunter Education Commission (1882) investigated the implementation of Wood's Despatch, examining primary and secondary education as well as missionary and vocational training.
- Lord Curzon revised the education system in 1904, aiming to control the rise of political revolutionaries.
- Wardha Education Scheme (1937): Gandhiji proposed a National Education System focusing on moral development (truth, goodness, justice) and self-respect.
- A 1943 John Sargent plan proposed universal, free education for 6-14 year-olds for overall student development, recommendations that were later implemented by the Indian government post-independence.
Positive Impacts of British Education
- English language united regional prejudices and promoted Indian nationalism.
- Increased awareness of equality, liberty, fraternity, and democracy.
- Inspired awareness of social and religious reform.
- Educated women, like Sarojini Naidu, joined the Indian independence movement.
Negative Impacts of British Education
- Created a divide between English-educated and other Indians.
- Ignored indigenous literature and perspectives.
Socio-Religious Reforms
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British rule disliked and discriminated against Indian customs, traditions, and culture.
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Reform movements emerged to combat societal evils, like sati, female infanticide, child marriage.
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati were key proponents of reforms.
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Sati was abolished in 1829, female infanticide banned in 1870, child marriage restrictions in 1891.
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Other social reforms included efforts towards widow remarriage.
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Sree Narayana Guru campaigned against caste discrimination and untouchability.
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Important figures such as Jyotiba Phule and Veeresalingam Kandukuri also led reforms and were prominent social reformers in India.
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Periyar E.V. Ramasamy opposed the Congress Party, advocating for a self-respect movement and critiqued the subjugation of Dravidian race, the principles of nationalism, self-respect, respect for women, and eradication of caste.
Reformers
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Swami Dayanand Saraswati established Arya Samaj, encouraging return to 'Vedas'.
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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar led millions of oppressed individuals towards self-respect and dignity.
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Supported education as a tool for social justice.
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Explore the evolution of the British education system in India from the Wood's Despatch of 1854 to the Wardha Education Scheme of 1937. This quiz examines key reforms, policies, and their impact on Indian society. Test your knowledge on how these educational changes shaped modern India.
