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Who attacked the Orientalists?
Who attacked the Orientalists?
- James Mill
- Thomas Macaulay
- Both (a) to (b) (correct)
- None of the above
What did Thomas Macaulay urge the British government in India?
What did Thomas Macaulay urge the British government in India?
- To invest more in Oriental learning
- To stop promoting Oriental learning (correct)
- To focus on promoting Urdu language
- To establish more Hindu Colleges
Why was the Hindu College established in Benaras?
Why was the Hindu College established in Benaras?
- To focus on modern science education
- To encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts (correct)
- To promote European literature
- To study Arabic and Persian languages
In which year was a madrasa set up in Calcutta?
In which year was a madrasa set up in Calcutta?
What was the purpose of setting up Calcutta Madrasa?
What was the purpose of setting up Calcutta Madrasa?
Why did Mahatma Gandhi emphasize teaching children handicrafts?
Why did Mahatma Gandhi emphasize teaching children handicrafts?
What was the main reason behind William Jones' interest in studying Indian history, philosophy, and law?
What was the main reason behind William Jones' interest in studying Indian history, philosophy, and law?
According to James Mill and Thomas Macaulay, why was European education considered necessary in India?
According to James Mill and Thomas Macaulay, why was European education considered necessary in India?
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize English education in India?
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize English education in India?
What role did the Christian Missionary play in establishing St. Peter's Academy according to the text?
What role did the Christian Missionary play in establishing St. Peter's Academy according to the text?
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Orientalists attacked
Orientalists attacked
Both cultural and educational interests were targeted.
Thomas Macaulay's urging
Thomas Macaulay's urging
He urged the British government to halt support for Oriental studies.
Hindu College establishment
Hindu College establishment
It was founded in Benaras to promote Sanskrit studies.
Calcutta Madrasa year
Calcutta Madrasa year
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Calcutta Madrasa purpose
Calcutta Madrasa purpose
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Gandhi and handicrafts
Gandhi and handicrafts
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William Jones' interest
William Jones' interest
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European education in India
European education in India
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Gandhi's criticism of English education
Gandhi's criticism of English education
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Christian Missionary's role
Christian Missionary's role
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Study Notes
Orientalism and Education
- The Orientalists were attacked by James Mill and Thomas Macaulay.
- Thomas Macaulay urged the British government in India to introduce European education in the country.
- The Hindu College was established in Benaras in 1817 with the aim of imparting Western education to Indians.
Calcutta Madrasa
- A madrasa was set up in Calcutta in 1781.
- The purpose of setting up Calcutta Madrasa was to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law.
Mahatma Gandhi's Views on Education
- Mahatma Gandhi emphasized teaching children handicrafts to make them self-sufficient and to promote the revival of Indian industries.
- Gandhi criticized English education in India as it created a sense of inferiority among Indians and made them ignore their cultural heritage.
European Interest in India
- William Jones was interested in studying Indian history, philosophy, and law to create a sense of mutual respect and understanding between Indians and Europeans.
Christian Missionary and Education
- The Christian Missionary played a role in establishing St. Peter's Academy to promote Christian education in India.
European Education in India
- According to James Mill and Thomas Macaulay, European education was considered necessary in India to make Indians familiar with Western culture and values.
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Test your understanding of Class 8 Social Science History Chapter 8 with these NCERT solutions. Questions cover topics like the study of Indian history, philosophy, and law by William Jones.
