MCQs
What were "Pathshalas" in the traditional Hindu educational system?
a) Temples
b) Traditional learning centers
c) Libraries
d) Palaces
Explanation: "Pathshalas" were traditional learning centers in the Hindu educational system.
Who were the primary instructors in Hindu "Pathshalas"?
a) Rulers
b) Pandits
c) Monks
d) Merchants
Explanation: In "Pathshalas," instruction was primarily provided by learned scholars known as "Pandits."
In which language was the medium of instruction in Hindu "Pathshalas" primarily?
a) English
b) Sanskrit
c) Urdu
d) Tamil
Explanation: The medium of instruction in Hindu "Pathshalas" was primarily Sanskrit.
What subjects were predominantly taught in Hindu educational institutions?
a) English and Mathematics
b) Vedas and Sanskrit
c) Persian language and history
d) Medicine and astronomy
Explanation: Hindu educational institutions predominantly focused on subjects like Vedas and Sanskrit.
Who played a central role in teaching in Muslim educational settings?
a) Rulers
b) Sufi saints
c) Ulama
d) Brahmins
Explanation: Muslim scholars known as "Ulama" played a central role in teaching in Muslim educational settings.
