Question Q.6GS1GS1
How did the British education policy in colonial India fuel the rise of Indian nationalism instead of achieving its intended purpose of perpetuating Indian subjugation? (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
British education policy started with Warren Hastings setting up Madrasas in 1781 to know Musilmans. It culminated in series of commissions, laws, and policies to introduce Western education.
28 words
Main Body
Intended Purpose :
1To administer effectively —employed by Indians; reduce administrative cost
2To create "Indians by colour but Britishkerky feats" —To create market for British goods in India
3To Fulfil claims of British philanthropist to introduce Western education in civilizing medical (4) Jesuit mission
4to create Band of loyalist
British education policy— Facily Nationalism :
1Educated Indians revising India is cultured past —Requiring psychological favour of master—slave race (Cayans) Didecoupied.
75 words5 paragraphs
Answer continues on next page
- identifies historical progression of policy
- mentions specific names and dates
- explains intended versus actual outcomes
- shows understanding of unintended consequences
Topper
Muthuarasi
AIR 225
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
British Policies
British education policy and nationalism
Writing Stats
103
Total words
5
Paragraphs