Practice - Source1 : Language of the wise?
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Practice Questions
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What was the aim of the British education system in India?
💡 Hint: Think about the reasons behind colonization.
Who is Thomas Babington Macaulay?
💡 Hint: Consider who promoted English over Oriental studies.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the primary purpose of the English Education Act of 1835?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications for education at that time.
True or False: Mahatma Gandhi thought that literacy was the most important aim of education.
💡 Hint: Focus on what Gandhi valued most in education.
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Debate the impacts of Macaulay's educational reforms on modern Indian education systems. Assess whether they laid foundations for positive change or entrenched colonial ideologies.
💡 Hint: Consider both benefits and drawbacks of his policies.
Critically analyze the responses of Gandhi and Tagore to colonial education. How did their visions differ, and what implications does this have for today's educational frameworks?
💡 Hint: Reflect on their educational philosophies and their relevance today.
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