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What did Macaulay believe about the native languages in India?
What did Macaulay believe about the native languages in India?
- They contained literary and scientific information.
- They were suitable for translating valuable works.
- They needed to be enriched from another source. (correct)
- They were as rich as European languages.
According to Macaulay, what did he think about the value of European literature compared to native literature in India?
According to Macaulay, what did he think about the value of European literature compared to native literature in India?
- European literature had no influence on Indian culture.
- One shelf of a good European library was worth more than the entire native literature of India. (correct)
- European literature was not as valuable as native literature.
- Native literature was more advanced than European literature.
Why did Macaulay emphasize teaching the English language to Indians?
Why did Macaulay emphasize teaching the English language to Indians?
- To promote Oriental learning in India.
- To civilize the Indian population and introduce them to Western knowledge. (correct)
- To preserve Indian culture and traditions.
- To discourage Indians from learning about Western science and philosophy.
What was the main argument behind Macaulay's push for teaching English in India?
What was the main argument behind Macaulay's push for teaching English in India?
How did Macaulay believe teaching English would impact Indian culture?
How did Macaulay believe teaching English would impact Indian culture?
What educational policy was introduced following Macaulay's minute on Indian education?
What educational policy was introduced following Macaulay's minute on Indian education?
What was the main goal of the English Education Act of 1835 in India?
What was the main goal of the English Education Act of 1835 in India?
Why were institutions like Calcutta Madrasa and Benaras Sanskrit College viewed negatively during this period?
Why were institutions like Calcutta Madrasa and Benaras Sanskrit College viewed negatively during this period?
According to Wood's Despatch, what practical benefits did European learning offer to Indians?
According to Wood's Despatch, what practical benefits did European learning offer to Indians?
In what way did Wood's Despatch argue that European learning could impact the moral character of Indians?
In what way did Wood's Despatch argue that European learning could impact the moral character of Indians?
How did Wood's Despatch suggest that introducing European ways of life would impact Indian tastes and desires?
How did Wood's Despatch suggest that introducing European ways of life would impact Indian tastes and desires?
What was the significance of making English the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
What was the significance of making English the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
