Response to Government-Regulated Pathshalas in the 1850s

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What was the main objective of the new system of government-regulated pathshalas introduced in the mid-19th century?

To decrease the number of children attending primary school

To allow local pathshalas to function without interference

To improve the standard of teaching in vernacular schools (correct)

To ensure children learn about modern technologies

What was the role of government pandits in the new system of pathshalas?

To enforce new rules and regulations

To teach crafts to students

To encourage dropouts to return to school

To inspect pathshalas and enhance teaching quality (correct)

What did Sri Aurobindo Ghose emphasize regarding national education in his speech?

Encouraging students to drop out and pursue crafts

The importance of connecting students with their heroic ancestors (correct)

The need for students to focus on modern technologies

Allowing pathshalas to remain independent without government interference

Why did the Company decide to improve the system of vernacular education after 1854?

To establish order within the system and impose routines Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What types of measures did the Company undertake to enhance vernacular education after 1854?

Appointing government pandits to enforce strict rules Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mahatma Gandhi believe regarding education for Indians?

Indians should prioritize the development of their mind and soul. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some Indians urge the British to invest more in education in India?

To enhance the intellectual development of Indian society. Signup and view all the answers

What was one argument used by advocates of Western education in India?

Western education can aid in the holistic development of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of education did some people think was crucial for Indians to develop?

The ability to read and write as fundamental skills. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mahatma Gandhi react negatively to English education in India?

He felt it instilled a sense of inferiority in Indians. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mahatma Gandhi want to recover through his vision for educational institutions in India?

Their sense of pride and self-worth. Signup and view all the answers

Who else, apart from British officials, was considering education in India according to the text?

Unmentioned individuals. Signup and view all the answers