Evolution of English Language in India After Independence

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During which period did India's tryst with the English language begin?

19th century (correct)

17th century

16th century

18th century

Who advocated for English as the medium of instruction in South Asia in the 19th century?

Queen Elizabeth I

Lord Macaulay (correct)

King George V

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Which act brought about a significant change in educational vision in 1813 India?

Indian University Act (1904)

Charter Act of 1858

Resolution on Educational Policy (1913)

Charter Act of 1813 (correct)

Which languages did Raja Ram Mohan Roy want to replace with Western scientific education in India?

Sanskrit and Persian Signup and view all the answers

Where were universities established in India in 1857 and 1920 to impart education through English?

Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Dhaka Signup and view all the answers

Which document formally introduced the teaching of English in the South Asian subcontinent in 1835?

Minutes of 1835 Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of early Indian English writers, according to the text?

To make people 'Indian in blood and colour but English in taste and opinion' Signup and view all the answers

How were Indian writings in English influenced by Western art forms in their early stages?

They used Western novel formats Signup and view all the answers

What themes were commonly addressed by early Indian English writers according to the text?

Subjugation of women Signup and view all the answers

What major challenge did Indian English writers face during the colonial period based on the text?

Difficulty in breaking away from the colonial mindset Signup and view all the answers

What evolution can be observed in Indian English literature over time, as suggested by the text?

A move away from the colonial mindset Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable landmark in the development of Indian English literature during Macaulay's period?

'Ham So Ir' being published as the first book Signup and view all the answers

What was the position of English language after Indian Independence?

Central Signup and view all the answers

Which bill declared English as the associate official language of India in 1965?

English Language Amendment Bill Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Indian English Literature (IEL)?

Indian Writing in English (IWE) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of newspapers contributed to the beginning of Indian English Literature?

English Newspapers Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the aims of teaching English in India during the middle of the nineteenth century?

Fostering British dominance Signup and view all the answers

How old is Indian English Literature approximately?

Nearly two centuries old Signup and view all the answers