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What was one of the British objectives in India?
What was one of the British objectives in India?
- Empowerment of local rulers
- Promotion of indigenous customs and values
- Territorial conquest and control over revenues (correct)
- Preservation of traditional education systems
What did the British believe they had to do with the natives in India?
What did the British believe they had to do with the natives in India?
- Grant them complete independence
- Respect their way of life without interference
- Civilise them and change their customs and values (correct)
- Adopt their cultural practices
What expertise did William Jones possess?
What expertise did William Jones possess?
- Linguistics and law (correct)
- Engineering and philosophy
- Astronomy and mathematics
- Medicine and literature
What did the British want to achieve through education in India?
What did the British want to achieve through education in India?
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How were British ideas about education received by Indians?
How were British ideas about education received by Indians?
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