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MuthuarasiAIR 225

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)

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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.

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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.
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  • 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

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