English Language Influence in India

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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?

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?

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?

Travel Narrative Signup and view all the answers

What played a key role in the introduction of the English language as per the text?

Establishment of Hickey’s Bengal Gazette Signup and view all the answers

What was the motto used by Lord William Bentick in 1835 to promote the English language in India?

Favor English language alone Signup and view all the answers

During the mimetic period of Indian literature (1850-1900), how were Indian poets described?

Romantic poets in the garb of George Bottormley Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent Indian poet of the second generation period symbolized the search for Divine in Man?

Aurbindo Ghosh Signup and view all the answers

Who is likened to the Leonardo Da Vinci of India due to his multiple talents?

Rabindranath Tagore Signup and view all the answers

Which famous English language novelists won the Man Booker prize in 1997 and 2006 respectively?

Arundhati Roy and Kiran Desai Signup and view all the answers

Which writer is mentioned in the text as a notable diasporic writer?

Jhumpa Lahiri Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for the growth of literary works in Indian English according to the text?

Great increase in need for the English language Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase was associated with women in the text as an example of negative societal view?

A ship without a saddler or body without spirit Signup and view all the answers

What impact did literature have on Indian women according to the text?

Served as a medium for self-expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern expressed in the text about the impact of English education on Indians?

Indians lost their cultural identity by imitating Europeans. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some Indian thinkers write or speak in English according to the text?

To appeal to the British authorities. Signup and view all the answers

What term does the text use to describe Indians who adopted English due to necessity?

Indo-Anglicans Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant role of Rammohan Roy, Keshub Chandra Sen, and their comrades according to the passage?

Using their mother tongues and English strategically for communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which language continues to dominate the educational curriculum in India according to the text?

English Signup and view all the answers

How did educated Indians generally perceive returning to their villages based on the text?

As an undesirable option resembling a loss of identity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the emphasis of Macaulay's policy on education according to the text?

Focusing on organizing secondary and collegiate education for young men Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of young men attending schools and colleges under Macaulay's policy?

To enter Government service as clerks Signup and view all the answers

What did Lord William Bentinck do after reading Macaulay's 'Minute'?

He decided to implement Macaulay's education policy immediately Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the British Government regarding education in India, as stated in the text?

Focusing on European literature and science through English education Signup and view all the answers

How was the new culture intended to spread according to the text?

From intellectual classes down to the villages through educated young men Signup and view all the answers

Why did the arrangement proposed by Macaulay fail to work according to the text?

'Minute' focused solely on English education at the expense of local languages Signup and view all the answers

What type of writings were the earliest by Indians in English?

Prose Signup and view all the answers

What was Rammohan Roy's opinion about Hindu society?

He considered it decadent and had abhorrent customs Signup and view all the answers

What publication did Rammohan Roy found, showcasing his mastery of effective English prose?

Sambad Kaumudi Signup and view all the answers

How did English publications evolve among Indians as mentioned in the text?

They increased in number, bulk, and variety Signup and view all the answers

What did Rammohan Roy write in 1820 that showcased his skills in English prose?

'Precepts of Jesus' Signup and view all the answers

What negative societal issues did Rammohan Roy work to address?

Child marriage Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Rammohan Roy contribute to the Hindu re-awakening mentioned in the text?

By advocating for the ancient rights of females Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable characteristic of Rammohan Roy's personality as described in the text?

Cocksureness of his positions Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes Rammohan Roy's approach towards Britishers?

Aggressive Signup and view all the answers

How did Rammohan Roy contribute to the removal of disabilities faced by Harijans?

By working towards gradual removal of Harijan disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is one reform mentioned in the text that was influenced by Rammohan Roy's efforts?

'Sati' Act implementation Signup and view all the answers

Who among the Indian writers of Rammohan's time wrote about Muslims in India?

Hasan Ali Signup and view all the answers

Which author's work was described as 'almost faultless technical skill' in English poetry according to the text?

Toru Dutt Signup and view all the answers

Which book is recognized as one of the earliest exhibits of Indo-Anglian verse?

The Shair and Other Poems Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with writing the collection 'The Indian Contribution to English Literature'?

K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar Signup and view all the answers

What did Rammohan Roy emphasize as essential for India to be included among the world’s nations?

Education in English Signup and view all the answers

In which city was Toru Dutt's French novel published posthumously?

Paris Signup and view all the answers

Which poet started out writing epic verse in English but later switched to Bengali?

Michael Madhusudan Dutt Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of Rabindranath Tagore's talents?

Scientist Signup and view all the answers

Among the mentioned early books, which one embodies crude attempts at biography?

Biographical Sketches of Dekhan Poets Signup and view all the answers

What did the text suggest about Indo-Anglian Literature's beginning in relation to life signs?

'Muling and puking' with signs of life Signup and view all the answers

Which novel by Rabindranath Tagore was originally titled 'Ghare Bhaire'?

The Home and the World Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a collection of epigrams and poetic miniatures by Rabindranath Tagore?

Stray Birds Signup and view all the answers

What new elements did Mulk Raj Anand bring to Indo-Anglian fiction, as mentioned in the text?

New matter, technique, style, and approach Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian writers influenced Mulk Raj Anand's work, according to the text?

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Tagore, Sharat Chandra Chatterjee, and Munshi Premchand Signup and view all the answers

What tradition influenced Mulk Raj Anand's view of life, as mentioned in the text?

Ancient Indian culture Signup and view all the answers

How is Raja Rao described in the text?

The most interesting writer of modern India Signup and view all the answers

Which age does Raja Rao belong to as a writer?

The Gandhian Age Signup and view all the answers

What does Raja Rao reveal in his work, according to the text?

Sensitive awareness of forces from the Gandhian revolution and past tradition Signup and view all the answers

What kind of world does Mulk Raj Anand hope for, according to the text?

A world integral to the Indian tradition he grew up in Signup and view all the answers

Which writer is referred to as the veritable morning star of Indian Renaissance in the text?

Raja Rammohan Roy Signup and view all the answers

What was a common form of early Indian writings in English mentioned in the text?

Prose letters Signup and view all the answers

Which novelist enriched the novel with highly poetic prose and artistic narration according to the text?

Raja Rao Signup and view all the answers

What did the growth of the Indian press contribute to during the period discussed in the text?

Development of journalism prose Signup and view all the answers

In which century was India described as being torn by various fluctuating political and linguistic border lines?

19th century Signup and view all the answers

Which literary figure is credited with being the earliest Indian writer in English according to the text?