Question

S1: Need to promote ancient Indian culture paved the way for the formation of national institutes.
S2: The new institutes were established by the British.
Pick the relevant option from the following.

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are related to each other
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent statements
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1: True; S2: False

The British wanted to create a population which would eventually support the British rule. Few Indian leaders saw western education as a cultural invasion. To stop its spread, national institutes were established by the educated Indians to foster nationalism among people and promote the ancient Indian culture.