Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Which Governor General adopted policies aimed at "reforming" Indian society by introducing English education.

Options:

Lord Wellesley

Lord William Bentinck

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Irwin

Correct Answer:

Lord William Bentinck

Explanation:

The rumours in 1857 begin to make sense when seen in the context of the policies the British pursued from the late 1820s. As you know, from that time, under the leadership of Governor General Lord William Bentinck, the British adopted policies aimed at “reforming” Indian society by introducing Western education, Western ideas and Western institutions.