Introduction of Western Education

Q. Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

1. Jonathan Duncan
2. William Jones
3. Warren Hastings
4. Annie Besant

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Who was the writer of the famous novel ‘Robinson Crusoe’?

1. Robert Louis Stevenson

2. Daniel Defoe

3. Alexander Dumas

4. Sir Walter Scott

Q. ___ played a major role in introducing English education to India.

1. T.B Macaulay
2. Subhash Chandra Bose
3. William Jones
4. Jonathan Duncan

Q. S1: In the 19th century, the British introduced western education.
S2: In the 20th century, institutes aimed at reviving the ancient Indian education system by imparting education in vernacular language.
Select the appropriate option from the following.

1. S1: True; S2: True
2. S1: True; S2: False
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: False

Q. Through the course of the eighteenth century, the British established several institutions in India. These included educational, scientific, and cultural institutions.

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for this development?

1. These institutions served as centres for learning about Indian society so that the British could exert greater control over the population
2. They served as training grounds for British officers to aid them in effective administration of the colony
3. The growth of liberal and progressive ideas would help Indians assert their national identity
4. The growth of a new middle class would help promote free trade and boost the British economy

Q. Which of the following organisations was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?

1. Aligarh Scientific Society
2. Bihar Scientific Society
3. Society for Translating European Sciences
4. Society for Acquiring General Knowledge

Q. Multiple societies like the Society for acquiring General Knowledge was formed. This gave a platform for educated Indians to discuss ideas of democracy, civil rights and equality. Based on this context which of the following provides a conclusion?

1. India lacked educated people and looked at the British for help.
2. Educated Indians formed groups to discuss western ideas and injustice incurred upon them.
3. Human rights and equality was provided during the British rule.
4. People were divided into castes on the basis of education.

Q. Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

Q. Pick the odd one out.
Hint: Institutes that were formed by the British.

1. Banaras Sanskrit College
2. Asiatic Society of Bengal
3. Deccan Education Society
4. Calcutta Madrasah

Q. The process of the introduction of English education was initiated in India by Lord ___________.

1. Curzon
2. Bentick
3. Hasings
4. Macaulay

Q. How did Lord Macaulay play a vital role in the introduction of English education in India?

1. Macaulay established several colleges in North India to impart western education
2. Macaulay as a Viceroy made English education compulsory across the subcontinent
3. Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education’ argued for the superiority of English education
4. Macaulay's actions helped develop Calcutta as the cultural and educational hub of the Indian subcontinent

Q. The middle class which had received western education assimilated the philosophy of ______.

1. Democracy
2. Equality
3. Liberty
4. Fraternity

Q. al-Khwarizmi was a ______ scientist.

1. german
2. russian
3. persian
4. italian

Q. Which of the following institutions is associated with Mahendra Lal Sarkar?

1. Banaras Sanskrit College
2. Indian Association
3. Asiatic Society of Bengal
4. Aligarh University

Q. In which year was the Society for Acquiring General Knowledge established?

1. 1850
2. 1840
3. 1838
4. 1839

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Q. Who was the founder of the Banaras Sanskrit College?

1. Fardourji Marsban
2. Annie Besant
3. Motilal Ghosh
4. Jonathan Duncan