Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: The Constitution and Social Change

Question:

Why did the British colonial administration introduce English education in India?

Options:

English education was introduced to create an educated elite in India, who will be trained in indigenous modern ways.

Colonial administration introduced English education to create a westernized Indian middle class to assist the British administration.

By introducing English education, the colonial administration was trying to mould future rulers for India.

English education was introduced as a plan to destroy Indian Culture.

Correct Answer:

Colonial administration introduced English education to create a westernized Indian middle class to assist the British administration.

Explanation:

 For instance, the British sought to introduce western education to create a western-educated Indian middle class that would help the colonial rulers to continue their rule. A western educated section of Indians did emerge. But, instead of aiding British rule, they used western liberal ideas of democracy, social justice and nationalism to challenge colonial rule