Class 8 Social Science
Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation
Q.1
Match the following.
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William Jones |
Promotion of English education |
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Rabindranath Tagore |
Respect for ancient cultures |
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Thomas Macaulay |
Gurus |
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Mahatma Gandhi |
Learning in a natural environment |
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Pathshalas |
Critical of English education |
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Q.2
State whether true or false:
(a) James Mill was a severe critic of the Orientalists.
(b) The 1854 despatch on education was in favour of English being introduced as a medium of higher education in India.
(c) Mahatma Gandhi thought that the promotion of literacy was the most important aim of education.
(d) Rabindranath Tagore felt that children ought to be subjected to strict discipline.
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Q.3
Why did William Jones feel the need to study Indian history, philosophy and law?
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Q.4
Why did James Mill and Thomas Macaulay think that European education was essential in India?
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Q.5
Why did Mahatma Gandhi want to teach children handicrafts?
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Q.6
Why did Mahatma Gandhi think that English education had enslaved Indians?
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