Question 12GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

British introduced formal English education as a means to develop "Indians" in blood but English in taste"

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Main Body

[British Educational policies]

1Grant for education in 1813 Act

2Macaulay Committee in deciding nature of education

3Woodward Dispatch promoting English education

4Established universities in Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, etc

Consequences of British Education policies

1Intended

(a) Supplied workforce for clerical administrative jobs

(b) Enhanced market for British goods by clothing.

(d) Creation of a loyal base for british in India by Jamindar, princes

2Unintended

(a) Fueled a spirit of social reforms in India by Ram mohan Roy

(b) Light the flame of Indian national wish by formation of congress(1885)

(d) Unified Indian intelligentsia through exchange of views in English.

(e) Dilution of Caste to some extent in Urban areas

(f) Emergence of Indian entrepreneurs by Tote family.

(g) Expected exploitative nature of colonial rule by Doda bhai Nooroji

(h) Emergence of Indian nationalism abroad by Madam Bhilaji Came

(i) Re-discovery of India's glorious past by Ashoka empire

(j) Emancipation of women by Bharatiya Shree Mohamandal

— Harsh Nehara · AIR 74

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Conclusion

Thus, education proved to be a need that germinated into India's independence.

12 words

Clear structure identifying policy mechanisms
Distinguishes between intended and unintended consequences
Mentions specific acts and committees

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Harsh Nehara

AIR 74

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British Policies

British Educational Policies

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