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Evaluate the intended and unintended consequences of British educational policies for the Indian society in the colonial period. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

British educational policies as put by Macaulay's minute in 1835 was predominantly meant to create people looking Indians in blood and colour but British in opinion and preference.

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Main Body

Intended consequences of British educational policies

1Minimal investment in primary education.

(ET) Trickle down theory being propagated by Macaulay's minute (1835)

2Creation of an intermediate interpretative class for efficient administration of India. (ET) Establishing higher education institutions like Presidency College over Schools.

3Focussing on Western education alone. (ET) Wood's despatch (1854) emphasizing need to educate Indians on Western art & science.

2Focussing on Western education alone. (ET) Wood's despatch (1854) emphasizing need to educate Indians on Western art & science.

1Sidelining a suppression of scientistic education and language. (ET) Seeing India and Indians to be civilized - 'White man's burden'.

5Suppressing the independent thought in educational institutions. (ET) Reduction of free speech by learning circles.

Unintended Consequences

1Socio-religious schism of Indians Society. (ET) Raja Rammohun Roy agitating for abolition of sati, caste granted by British.

2Rise of nationalism feeling by the generation of new middle class that became educated. (ET) Activities of moderates in the Congress.

4Rise of nationalistic feeling by the generation of new middle class that became educated. (ET) Activities of moderates in the Congress.

2Collective mobilization by the intermediate class. (ET) Formation of INC in 1885.

4Increasing demand for amelioration and rights. (ET) Demand for increased investment by British in primary education and agreed for by Congress.

(F) Strive to expose of oppressing of British. (ET) Navajeevak PC Putta - Draining wealth.

(G) Prolification of Press in India. (ET) Bengal Gazette for Amritjayee Pethira.

— Aditya Narayan · AIR 68

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Conclusion

Hence British educator policies ultimately led to opening eyes of Indians leading to independence.

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Clear definition of intended consequences
Specific reference to Macaulay's minute
Mentions Wood's despatch
Identifies intermediate class creation
Good structure with numbered points

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Colonial Period - British Educational Policies

Macaulay's Education Minute 1835

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