Practice The Agenda For A National Education (6.3) - Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

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Question 1.
What was the primary goal of British education in India?
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Think about the British's cultural mission.
Question 2.
Name one Indian thinker who criticized British educational policies.
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Focus on the prominent nationalist leaders.
3Question 3.
What was the primary focus of British education in colonial India?
- A. Local languages
- B. Western knowledge
- C. Practical skills
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Think about the colonial objective.
4Question 4.
True or False: James Mill was a supporter of Oriental education.
- True
- False
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Recall his views on education.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of the 1835 English Education Act on the socio-political dynamics in India.
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Consider separatism and identity shifts.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Gandhi’s educational philosophy in the context of contemporary India.
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Link to current reforms.

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