British Impact on Education in India
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>As a tool to shape 'good subjects' according to British beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Jones bring to India?

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