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During which period did India's tryst with the English language begin?
During which period did India's tryst with the English language begin?
Who advocated for English as the medium of instruction in South Asia in the 19th century?
Who advocated for English as the medium of instruction in South Asia in the 19th century?
Which act brought about a significant change in educational vision in 1813 India?
Which act brought about a significant change in educational vision in 1813 India?
Which languages did Raja Ram Mohan Roy want to replace with Western scientific education in India?
Which languages did Raja Ram Mohan Roy want to replace with Western scientific education in India?
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Where were universities established in India in 1857 and 1920 to impart education through English?
Where were universities established in India in 1857 and 1920 to impart education through English?
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Which document formally introduced the teaching of English in the South Asian subcontinent in 1835?
Which document formally introduced the teaching of English in the South Asian subcontinent in 1835?
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What was the goal of early Indian English writers, according to the text?
What was the goal of early Indian English writers, according to the text?
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How were Indian writings in English influenced by Western art forms in their early stages?
How were Indian writings in English influenced by Western art forms in their early stages?
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What themes were commonly addressed by early Indian English writers according to the text?
What themes were commonly addressed by early Indian English writers according to the text?
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What major challenge did Indian English writers face during the colonial period based on the text?
What major challenge did Indian English writers face during the colonial period based on the text?
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What evolution can be observed in Indian English literature over time, as suggested by the text?
What evolution can be observed in Indian English literature over time, as suggested by the text?
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What was a notable landmark in the development of Indian English literature during Macaulay's period?
What was a notable landmark in the development of Indian English literature during Macaulay's period?
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What was the position of English language after Indian Independence?
What was the position of English language after Indian Independence?
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Which bill declared English as the associate official language of India in 1965?
Which bill declared English as the associate official language of India in 1965?
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What is another term for Indian English Literature (IEL)?
What is another term for Indian English Literature (IEL)?
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Which type of newspapers contributed to the beginning of Indian English Literature?
Which type of newspapers contributed to the beginning of Indian English Literature?
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What was one of the aims of teaching English in India during the middle of the nineteenth century?
What was one of the aims of teaching English in India during the middle of the nineteenth century?
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How old is Indian English Literature approximately?
How old is Indian English Literature approximately?
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