Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the tradition of Orientalism in late 18th-century India, consider the following statements: 1. William Jones arrived in Calcutta in 1783 primarily to set up the Department of Education for the East India Company. 2. Henry Thomas Colebrooke and Nathaniel Halhed were involved in translating Sanskrit and Persian works into English. 3. The Asiatic Society of Bengal was established by William Jones in collaboration with other British officials interested in Indian heritage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following institutions was established in 1781 to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law?
With reference to the early educational institutions established by the British, consider the following pairs: 1. Calcutta Madrasa : 1781 2. Hindu College, Benaras : 1791 3. Asiatic Society of Bengal : 1783 4. Serampore College : 1818 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to the English Education Act of 1835, consider the following statements: 1. It was introduced following the recommendations of James Mill. 2. It made English the medium of instruction for higher education. 3. It proposed the establishment of new Oriental institutions like the Calcutta Madrasa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Thomas Macaulay emphasised the need to teach the English language in India for which of the following reasons? 1. To allow Indians to read the finest literature the world had produced. 2. To make Indians aware of developments in Western science and philosophy. 3. To change the tastes, values, and culture of the people. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the views of James Mill on education in India: 1. He believed the British effort should be to teach what the natives wanted in order to please them. 2. He argued that education should focus on scientific and technical advances rather than sacred literature. 3. He was a supporter of the Orientalist vision of learning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Orientalist tradition in India, who among the following are known for their deep respect for ancient Indian and Western cultures?
Consider the following statements about the Asiatic Society of Bengal: 1. It was set up by Warren Hastings. 2. It started a journal called Asiatick Researches. 3. Its members were primarily interested in translating European scientific texts into Sanskrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. William Jones | 1. Critic of Orientalists B. James Mill | 2. Established Santiniketan C. Thomas Macaulay | 3. Minute on Indian Education D. Rabindranath Tagore | 4. Linguist and Orientalist
Following the 1854 Despatch, which of the following measures were introduced by the British? 1. Education departments of the government were set up. 2. A system of university education was established. 3. Universities were established in Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay in 1857. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the establishment of universities in India: 1. The first universities were established in Delhi and Meerut. 2. Universities in Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay were being established while the sepoys rose in revolt in 1857. 3. The university system was a direct result of the English Education Act of 1835. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following was NOT a reason cited by Wood’s Despatch for promoting European learning?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Establishment of Calcutta Madrasa | 1. 1791 B. Establishment of Hindu College, Benaras | 2. 1854 C. Wood’s Despatch | 3. 1781 D. Establishment of Universities (Calcutta, Madras, Bombay) | 4. 1857
Who was the President of the Board of Control of the East India Company when the educational despatch of 1854 was issued?
With reference to the Serampore Mission, consider the following statements: 1. It was set up in an area under the control of the British East India Company. 2. A printing press was set up in 1800 and a college established in 1818. 3. William Carey was associated with this mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to William Adam’s report on pathshalas in Bengal and Bihar, consider the following statements: 1. There were over 1 lakh pathshalas in Bengal and Bihar. 2. Each pathshala had a large number of students, typically over 100. 3. The total number of children being taught was over 20 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the consequence for the local pathshalas that were unwilling to accept the new system of rules introduced by the East India Company?
In which year did Rabindranath Tagore establish the educational institution Santiniketan?
Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Establishment of Hindu College, Benaras 2. Establishment of Calcutta Madrasa 3. Wood’s Despatch 4. Macaulay’s Minute Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Who among the following was NOT associated with the Asiatic Society of Bengal?