17 Questions
What was the main objective of the new system of government-regulated pathshalas introduced in the mid-19th century?
To improve the standard of teaching in vernacular schools
What was the role of government pandits in the new system of pathshalas?
To inspect pathshalas and enhance teaching quality
What did Sri Aurobindo Ghose emphasize regarding national education in his speech?
The importance of connecting students with their heroic ancestors
Why did the Company decide to improve the system of vernacular education after 1854?
To establish order within the system and impose routines
What was the task of each guru in charge of a pathshala according to the new system?
To submit periodic reports and follow a regular timetable
What types of measures did the Company undertake to enhance vernacular education after 1854?
Appointing government pandits to enforce strict rules
What was the main reason why some Indians advocated for the spread of Western education in India?
To modernize India by adopting Western educational practices.
What did Mahatma Gandhi believe regarding education for Indians?
Indians should prioritize the development of their mind and soul.
Why did some Indians urge the British to invest more in education in India?
To enhance the intellectual development of Indian society.
What was one argument used by advocates of Western education in India?
Western education can aid in the holistic development of individuals.
What aspect of education did some people think was crucial for Indians to develop?
The ability to read and write as fundamental skills.
What was the consequence of the new education system for gurus who wanted to retain their independence?
They found it difficult to compete with government-aided pathshalas.
Why did children from poor peasant families find it challenging to attend school under the new system?
The new system demanded regular attendance, even during harvest time.
How did lack of attendance in school come to be perceived under the new education system?
As evidence of the lack of desire to learn.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi react negatively to English education in India?
He felt it instilled a sense of inferiority in Indians.
What did Mahatma Gandhi want to recover through his vision for educational institutions in India?
Their sense of pride and self-worth.
Who else, apart from British officials, was considering education in India according to the text?
Unmentioned individuals.
Explore the possible responses of a person born in a poor family in the 1850s to the establishment of government-regulated pathshalas. Delve into the high dropout rates in primary schools during that time and the reasons behind it.
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