10 Questions
What subjects were usually not taught in the traditional education system in India before the British arrived?
Science and Geography
What was the mode of teaching in the education system of India before British intervention?
Oral
In the traditional Indian education system, how were teachers usually compensated for their services?
By parents in cash or kind
Who introduced the Wood's Despatch in 1854 regarding education in India?
Lord Thomas Macaulay
What major change did the English Education Act of 1835 bring to the educational landscape of India?
Made English compulsory for government jobs
What was the primary reason for the British to start taking interest in education in India?
To promote the study of Western education through English
What was the outcome of the Orientalists-Anglicists dispute?
The Anglicists emerged victorious
Who were known as Orientalists during the dispute?
European scholars advocating for Eastern studies
What role did Lord Thomas Macaulay play in the British education system in India?
Led the Anglicists to victory in the dispute
What was the key provision of the Charter Act of 1813 regarding education in India?
Created an annual budget for education in India
Learn about the impact of British rule on education in India, including the introduction of an annual budget for education through the Charter Act of 1813. Explore the Orientalists-Anglicists dispute and the role of Christian missionaries in influencing British educational policies.
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