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What was the cultural mission of the British in India?
What was the cultural mission of the British in India?
- To extract maximum revenues from India
- To spread their language and literature
- To conquer the Indian territories
- To civilise the natives and change their customs and values (correct)
What did the British believe were their 'cultural mission' in India?
What did the British believe were their 'cultural mission' in India?
- To establish Indian language as the official language
- To promote Indian religious beliefs
- To educate and 'civilise' the natives (correct)
- To preserve Indian customs and values
What was the role of William Jones in Calcutta?
What was the role of William Jones in Calcutta?
- He was a linguist and expert in law (correct)
- He was a trade negotiator
- He was a military commander
- He was a religious missionary
How did the British see education in India?
How did the British see education in India?
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What did William Jones bring to India?
What did William Jones bring to India?
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