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When was the English language first introduced in India?
When was the English language first introduced in India?
- 17th Century (correct)
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 18th Century
What was the role of the East India Company in the spread of English in India?
What was the role of the East India Company in the spread of English in India?
- Cultural Preservation
- Official Use in Government Bodies (correct)
- Religious Teachings
- Education
How did the English language evolve among the Indian people according to the text?
How did the English language evolve among the Indian people according to the text?
- Through step-by-step process (correct)
- Forceful imposition
- By abolishing local languages
- Overnight acceptance
What was the significance of Sake Dean Mahomet's work in 1793 A.D as mentioned in the text?
What was the significance of Sake Dean Mahomet's work in 1793 A.D as mentioned in the text?
What played a key role in the introduction of the English language as per the text?
What played a key role in the introduction of the English language as per the text?
What was the motto used by Lord William Bentick in 1835 to promote the English language in India?
What was the motto used by Lord William Bentick in 1835 to promote the English language in India?
During the mimetic period of Indian literature (1850-1900), how were Indian poets described?
During the mimetic period of Indian literature (1850-1900), how were Indian poets described?
Which prominent Indian poet of the second generation period symbolized the search for Divine in Man?
Which prominent Indian poet of the second generation period symbolized the search for Divine in Man?
Who is likened to the Leonardo Da Vinci of India due to his multiple talents?
Who is likened to the Leonardo Da Vinci of India due to his multiple talents?
Which famous English language novelists won the Man Booker prize in 1997 and 2006 respectively?
Which famous English language novelists won the Man Booker prize in 1997 and 2006 respectively?
Which writer is mentioned in the text as a notable diasporic writer?
Which writer is mentioned in the text as a notable diasporic writer?
What was one of the reasons for the growth of literary works in Indian English according to the text?
What was one of the reasons for the growth of literary works in Indian English according to the text?
Which phrase was associated with women in the text as an example of negative societal view?
Which phrase was associated with women in the text as an example of negative societal view?
What impact did literature have on Indian women according to the text?
What impact did literature have on Indian women according to the text?
What is the main concern expressed in the text about the impact of English education on Indians?
What is the main concern expressed in the text about the impact of English education on Indians?
Why did some Indian thinkers write or speak in English according to the text?
Why did some Indian thinkers write or speak in English according to the text?
What term does the text use to describe Indians who adopted English due to necessity?
What term does the text use to describe Indians who adopted English due to necessity?
What was the significant role of Rammohan Roy, Keshub Chandra Sen, and their comrades according to the passage?
What was the significant role of Rammohan Roy, Keshub Chandra Sen, and their comrades according to the passage?
Which language continues to dominate the educational curriculum in India according to the text?
Which language continues to dominate the educational curriculum in India according to the text?
How did educated Indians generally perceive returning to their villages based on the text?
How did educated Indians generally perceive returning to their villages based on the text?
What was the emphasis of Macaulay's policy on education according to the text?
What was the emphasis of Macaulay's policy on education according to the text?
What was the main purpose of young men attending schools and colleges under Macaulay's policy?
What was the main purpose of young men attending schools and colleges under Macaulay's policy?
What did Lord William Bentinck do after reading Macaulay's 'Minute'?
What did Lord William Bentinck do after reading Macaulay's 'Minute'?
What was the primary objective of the British Government regarding education in India, as stated in the text?
What was the primary objective of the British Government regarding education in India, as stated in the text?
How was the new culture intended to spread according to the text?
How was the new culture intended to spread according to the text?
Why did the arrangement proposed by Macaulay fail to work according to the text?
Why did the arrangement proposed by Macaulay fail to work according to the text?
What type of writings were the earliest by Indians in English?
What type of writings were the earliest by Indians in English?
What was Rammohan Roy's opinion about Hindu society?
What was Rammohan Roy's opinion about Hindu society?
What publication did Rammohan Roy found, showcasing his mastery of effective English prose?
What publication did Rammohan Roy found, showcasing his mastery of effective English prose?
How did English publications evolve among Indians as mentioned in the text?
How did English publications evolve among Indians as mentioned in the text?
What did Rammohan Roy write in 1820 that showcased his skills in English prose?
What did Rammohan Roy write in 1820 that showcased his skills in English prose?
What negative societal issues did Rammohan Roy work to address?
What negative societal issues did Rammohan Roy work to address?
In what way did Rammohan Roy contribute to the Hindu re-awakening mentioned in the text?
In what way did Rammohan Roy contribute to the Hindu re-awakening mentioned in the text?
What was a notable characteristic of Rammohan Roy's personality as described in the text?
What was a notable characteristic of Rammohan Roy's personality as described in the text?
Which term best describes Rammohan Roy's approach towards Britishers?
Which term best describes Rammohan Roy's approach towards Britishers?
How did Rammohan Roy contribute to the removal of disabilities faced by Harijans?
How did Rammohan Roy contribute to the removal of disabilities faced by Harijans?
What is one reform mentioned in the text that was influenced by Rammohan Roy's efforts?
What is one reform mentioned in the text that was influenced by Rammohan Roy's efforts?
Who among the Indian writers of Rammohan's time wrote about Muslims in India?
Who among the Indian writers of Rammohan's time wrote about Muslims in India?
Which author's work was described as 'almost faultless technical skill' in English poetry according to the text?
Which author's work was described as 'almost faultless technical skill' in English poetry according to the text?
Which book is recognized as one of the earliest exhibits of Indo-Anglian verse?
Which book is recognized as one of the earliest exhibits of Indo-Anglian verse?
Who is credited with writing the collection 'The Indian Contribution to English Literature'?
Who is credited with writing the collection 'The Indian Contribution to English Literature'?
What did Rammohan Roy emphasize as essential for India to be included among the world’s nations?
What did Rammohan Roy emphasize as essential for India to be included among the world’s nations?
In which city was Toru Dutt's French novel published posthumously?
In which city was Toru Dutt's French novel published posthumously?
Which poet started out writing epic verse in English but later switched to Bengali?
Which poet started out writing epic verse in English but later switched to Bengali?
Which of the following was NOT one of Rabindranath Tagore's talents?
Which of the following was NOT one of Rabindranath Tagore's talents?
Among the mentioned early books, which one embodies crude attempts at biography?
Among the mentioned early books, which one embodies crude attempts at biography?
What did the text suggest about Indo-Anglian Literature's beginning in relation to life signs?
What did the text suggest about Indo-Anglian Literature's beginning in relation to life signs?
Which novel by Rabindranath Tagore was originally titled 'Ghare Bhaire'?
Which novel by Rabindranath Tagore was originally titled 'Ghare Bhaire'?
Which of the following is a collection of epigrams and poetic miniatures by Rabindranath Tagore?
Which of the following is a collection of epigrams and poetic miniatures by Rabindranath Tagore?
What new elements did Mulk Raj Anand bring to Indo-Anglian fiction, as mentioned in the text?
What new elements did Mulk Raj Anand bring to Indo-Anglian fiction, as mentioned in the text?
Which Indian writers influenced Mulk Raj Anand's work, according to the text?
Which Indian writers influenced Mulk Raj Anand's work, according to the text?
What tradition influenced Mulk Raj Anand's view of life, as mentioned in the text?
What tradition influenced Mulk Raj Anand's view of life, as mentioned in the text?
How is Raja Rao described in the text?
How is Raja Rao described in the text?
Which age does Raja Rao belong to as a writer?
Which age does Raja Rao belong to as a writer?
What does Raja Rao reveal in his work, according to the text?
What does Raja Rao reveal in his work, according to the text?
What kind of world does Mulk Raj Anand hope for, according to the text?
What kind of world does Mulk Raj Anand hope for, according to the text?
Which writer is referred to as the veritable morning star of Indian Renaissance in the text?
Which writer is referred to as the veritable morning star of Indian Renaissance in the text?
What was a common form of early Indian writings in English mentioned in the text?
What was a common form of early Indian writings in English mentioned in the text?
Which novelist enriched the novel with highly poetic prose and artistic narration according to the text?
Which novelist enriched the novel with highly poetic prose and artistic narration according to the text?
What did the growth of the Indian press contribute to during the period discussed in the text?
What did the growth of the Indian press contribute to during the period discussed in the text?
In which century was India described as being torn by various fluctuating political and linguistic border lines?
In which century was India described as being torn by various fluctuating political and linguistic border lines?
Which literary figure is credited with being the earliest Indian writer in English according to the text?
Which literary figure is credited with being the earliest Indian writer in English according to the text?
What is one notable aspect of the early Indian English literature discussed in the passage?
What is one notable aspect of the early Indian English literature discussed in the passage?
What was a key factor that made bringing excellences of one literature to another challenging as per the text?
What was a key factor that made bringing excellences of one literature to another challenging as per the text?
