Civilising the 'Native', Educating the Nation - Quiz
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1. What was the primary aim of the British education policy in India?
To promote Indian culture · To civilise the native population · To increase agricultural productivity · To encourage local languages
2. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the British education system?
Rise of nationalism · Decline of local crafts · Increase in rural literacy · Promotion of indigenous knowledge
3. Who was a prominent advocate for women's education during the British period?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy · Mahatma Gandhi · Jawaharlal Nehru · B.R. Ambedkar
4. What was the medium of instruction in many British schools in India?
Hindi · Bengali · English · Urdu
5. Which of the following was NOT a reason for establishing schools by the British?
To train clerks for administration · To spread Christianity · To support local traditions · To create a loyal workforce
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