UPSC Principle and Vice Principle GK/GS History of India Part - 3
What was the central focus of Macaulay’s Minute of 1835 regarding education policy in British India?
Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
What was the central focus of Macaulay’s Minute of 1835 regarding education policy in British India?
Options
A. Western science and literature taught through the English language
B. Promotion of traditional Oriental classical learning through Arabic and Sanskrit
C. Exclusive allocation of state funds for primary education in local languages
D. Widespread establishment of vocational agricultural schools in every district
Explanation
Western science and literature taught through patronized by Kumaragupta I and described the English language by Hiuen Tsang. Vikramshila was founded by Lord Macaulay’s Minute on Education, issued in King Dharmapala as a center for Vajrayana 1835, fundamentally reshaped educational policy Buddhism. Vallabhi in Gujarat operated as a in colonial India. Macaulay strongly advocated History of India renowned center for Hinayana Buddhist studies Mauryan state, granting local governors and administrative training. substantial autonomy. Royal land grants (Agrahara) were widely made to Brahmans
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