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6.Civilising With Native .Education The Full Nation Flashcards

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In which year did William Jones arrive in Calcutta?

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b) 1783

Answer: b) 1783

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What position did William Jones hold when he arrived in Calcutta?

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b) Junior Judge at the Supreme Court

Answer: b) Junior Judge at the Supreme Court

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William Jones was a linguist who studied multiple languages. Which of the following languages did he NOT study?

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d) German

Answer: d) German

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The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by William Jones in which year?

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b) 1784

Answer: b) 1784

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Which of the following was a journal started by William Jones to promote the study of ancient Indian texts?

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b) Asiatick Researches

Answer: b) Asiatick Researches

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What was the primary goal of William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke in studying ancient Indian texts?

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b) To discover and understand ancient Indian law, culture, and religion

Answer: b) To discover and understand ancient Indian law, culture, and religion

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Which of the following institutions was established to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law during the British period?

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b) Calcutta Madrasa

Answer: b) Calcutta Madrasa

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What was the main belief of British Orientalists like William Jones regarding Indian civilization?

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b) Indian civilization had attained its glory in the ancient past and had since declined

Answer: b) Indian civilization had attained its glory in the ancient past and had since declined

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Which of the following British officials was associated with William Jones in promoting Orientalism in India?

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a) Nathaniel Halhed

Answer: a) Nathaniel Halhed

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Which institution was established in 1791 to promote the study of ancient Sanskrit texts?

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b) Hindu College, Benaras

Answer: b) Hindu College, Benaras

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According to William Jones and other Orientalists, what was the key to understanding Indian civilization?

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b) Translating and studying ancient Indian sacred and legal texts

Answer: b) Translating and studying ancient Indian sacred and legal texts

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The study of which of the following languages was encouraged at the Calcutta Madrasa, established in 1781?

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b) Arabic and Persian

Answer: b) Arabic and Persian

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What was one of the primary objectives of the British in promoting the study of ancient Indian texts according to Orientalists like William Jones?

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b) To help Indians rediscover their own heritage and past glories

Answer: b) To help Indians rediscover their own heritage and past glories

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The term “Orientalism” in the context of British India refers to:

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c) The focus on understanding and preserving the culture, languages, and traditions of India

Answer: c) The focus on understanding and preserving the culture, languages, and traditions of India

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Which of the following statements best describes the British Orientalist approach to education in India?

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b) The British believed that Indian civilization had reached its peak in the ancient past and should be studied to learn from it.

Answer: b) The British believed that Indian civilization had reached its peak in the ancient past and should be studied to learn from it.

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What was the significance of translating Sanskrit and Persian texts into English for the British in India?

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b) It was aimed at increasing British control over Indian society by understanding its laws and culture.

Answer: b) It was aimed at increasing British control over Indian society by understanding its laws and culture.

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Why did some British officials argue for promoting Indian learning rather than Western education?

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a) To make Indians loyal to British rule

Answer: a) To make Indians loyal to British rule

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What was one of the reasons the British established the Hindu College in Benaras in 1791?

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b) To promote the study of Sanskrit texts for administrative purposes

Answer: b) To promote the study of Sanskrit texts for administrative purposes

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Woods dispatch

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Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 was a policy that laid the foundation for India’s modern education system, promoting English and vernacular education, establishing universities, and emphasizing teacher training, female education, and secular learning.

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What was the main criticism of orientalist in learning by British

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It was full of error and UN scientific thought

21
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With British official strongly criticize the Orientalist

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James mill

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What is the English education of 1835 aim to do

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Make English medium of instruction for higher education

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What was the purpose of charls wood dispatch of 1854

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To encourage European language and learning

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Which of the following institution was being as the temple of darkness for critics of Oriental learning

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Calcutta madrasa

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Who said that a single shelf offer European library was worth the whole native literature of India and Arabi

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Thomus macaulay

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Gandhi ji thought on western education

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1.Sence Of inferiority

2.Western civilization is superior

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1. Alienation from Culture: Western education distanced Indians from their own culture and values.

  1. Materialistic Focus: Emphasized material success over spiritual and moral growth.
  2. Lack of Moral Education: Did not promote ethical values or character-building.
  3. Language: Favored education in the mother tongue over English.
  4. Craft-Based Learning: Advocated for vocational training (Nai Talim) to promote self-sufficiency.
  5. Self-Reliance: Opposed dependency on foreign, centralized systems; preferred local, rural education.
  6. Criticism of Macaulay: Rejected the Western-centric, English-focused education introduced by Macaulay.
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Who started shantiniketan

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Rabindranath Tagore in 1901

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Who was William Adam and what was his contribution

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A Scottish missionary who reported on the progreee of vernacular schools

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What was Tagore primary motivation for funding Shantiniketan

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Two establish a school where children could be happy and creative
study in nature surrounding

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Why did Tagore choose a ruler setting for Shantiniketan

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To promote creative learning within a natural environment

31
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How did Tagore give on education comparative of Mahatma Gandhi

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They had similar ideas but Gandhiji was more critical of Western civilization

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What did Tagore emphasis in the education system at Shantiniketan

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A combination of modern Western civilization with Indian tradition

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