Question

When was English education introduced in India?

• A. In the twentieth century
• B. In the later part of the nineteenth century
• C. In the earlier part of the nineteenth century
• D. In the eighteenth century

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In the earlier part of the nineteenth century

Option C is correct because in the beginning of the passage, it is clearly mentioned that - English education, which was introduced in India in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, established India's cultural contact with the West.

Prior to this, India had for centuries remained in a state of isolation, although in very early times she had sent out cultural missions to the other Asiatic countries.

Option A is incorrect because there is no mention of the twentieth century.

Option B is incorrect because it is not mentioned in the passage.

Option D is incorrect because as mentioned in the passage prior to nineteenth century, India had for centuries remained in a state of isolation.