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According to Lord Macaulay, what was the objective of English education in India?
a) To preserve Indian culture and heritage
b) To create a class of individuals with English blood
c) To produce staunch supporters of the British Raj
d) To maintain traditional Indian values

c

What did Lord Macaulay propose replacing the old and ancient education system with?
a) A more traditional Indian system
b) Western, English education
c) Oriental learning d) Sanskrit education

b

What was Lord Macaulay's recommendation regarding the medium of instruction?
a) Promote the use of Indian regional languages
b) Advocate the use of English as the medium of instruction
c) Maintain the use of Sanskrit and Arabic
d) Encourage multilingual education

b

What is one of the merits of Lord Macaulay's vision for Indian education?
a) Preservation of Sanskrit Pathashalas and Arabic Madrassas
b) Acknowledgment of regional languages
c) Promotion of Indian culture and religion
d) Providing a clear and purposeful educational policy

d

What is one of the demerits of Lord Macaulay's vision for Indian education?
a) Promoting regional languages
b) Neglecting Indian culture and religion
c) Fostering a diverse cultural environment
d) Emphasizing the importance of oriental learning

b

How did Lord Macaulay's vision impact the Indian approach to culture, education, and language?
a) It preserved Indian culture and language in its original form.
b) It had no lasting impact on Indian culture and education.
c) It left a lasting imprint on Indian education, culture, and language.
d) It led to the complete eradication of Indian culture and language.

c