Controversies in Indian Education
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During the I part of this phase, two controversies arose regarding education in India. What were they?

  • Whether to focus on science or humanities
  • Whether to encourage Indian students or foreign students
  • Whether to promote modern western studies or traditional Indian learning (correct)
  • Whether to teach in Indian languages or English

    • Who settled the controversies about education in India in 1835?

  • Humanitarians
  • Lord William Bentinck (correct)
  • Christian missionaries
  • R.M. Roy

    • In 1844, who decided to provide government employment to Indians educated in English schools?

  • Lord Hardinge (correct)
  • Humanitarians
  • R.M. Roy
  • Christian missionaries

    • What was the purpose of The Charter Act of 1813?

    <p>To encourage modern education in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language was adopted as the medium of instruction in modern schools and colleges in India?

    <p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

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