Class VIII History Chapter 7 – Education and British Rule (Bharati History - Modern India)

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Chapter 7 – Education and British Rule

A. Put (✓) on the right option:

1.Kolkata Madarsa was founded in:

Ans.- 18 June 1781

2. The principle of charter Act was accepted in:

Ans.- 31 July 1813

3. Macaulay came in Governor general's council as a law member in:

Ans.- 29 October 1834

4. Wood's declaration came in:

Ans.- 19 July 1854

5. M.A.O college of Aligarh was founded in:

Ans.- 24 May 1875

B. Fill in the blanks:

1. Higher education in Hindus was based on ______ education.

Ans.- Sanskrit

2. Teachers used to teach children at home or in_______.

Ans.- Pathshalas

3. By initiating of ______ British government got great success.

Ans.- English medium education or European education policy

4. Till 1857, there were _______ and only one engineering college.

Ans.- three medical colleges

5. The education was very ______.

Ans.- expensive

C. Put (✓) or (x):

1. What was the educational declaration of 1859.

Ans.- (x)

2. Bathune university was founded in Kolkata in 1849.

Ans.- (✓)

3. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817.

Ans.- (✓)

4. The children from 8 to 10 years used to seek education by living in Gurukul.

Ans.- (✓)

C. Very short answer type questions:

1. What did Warren Hastings write in his words?

Ans.- Warren Hastings supported the establishment of Sanskrit education and traditional learning.

2. Which English spoken person recommended education by English medium?

Ans.- Lord Macaulay.

3. Name the book written by Bankim Chandra.

Ans.- Anandamath

4. Which were the main centres of Hindu and Muslim education in the British era?

Ans.- Main centres of Hindu and Muslim education in the British era:-

-Hindu education: Pathshalas

-Muslim education: Madarsas.

E. Short answer type questions:

1. What do you mean by indigenous education?

Ans.- Indigenous education refers to the traditional system of learning in India before British rule. It was taught in Pathshalas and Madrasas, focusing on religion, practical skills, and oral transmission of knowledge.

2. Write four goals of British education policy.

Ans.- The goals of British education policy were to create English-speaking clerks for administration, promote Western knowledge and culture, instill loyalty to British rule, and replace traditional education with modern systems.

3. Describe the manifesto of Wood in 1854.

Ans.- The Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 aimed to expand education, promote English, establish schools, train teachers, and combine Western and traditional knowledge.

4. Describe the influence of British education.

Ans.- British education introduced Western ideas, promoted English, created institutions, and weakened traditional education.

F. Long Answer type questions.

1. Education was not only completely neglected, but there were also many flaws in education as a whole.

Ans.- British education in India was flawed due to limited access, focus on English, serving colonial interests, and neglect of rural areas, leaving most of the population without proper education and emphasizing Western ideas over traditional knowledge.

2. Which topic did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan raise the Muslims.

Ans.- Sir Syed Ahmed Khan raised the issue of educational and social reform among Muslims. He emphasized the importance of modern education, particularly in English, to uplift Muslims and help them compete with the British and other communities in India.

3. What are the defects in the company’s?

Ans.- The defects in the British East India Company’s rule included exploitation, corruption, economic disparity, social instability, and neglect of infrastructure, which led to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest.

4. Many Indians were not interested in the company’s education system. Why?

Ans.- Many Indians were not interested in the British East India Company’s education system because it focused on Western ideals, ignored traditional Indian knowledge, and was designed to serve colonial interests. The system also excluded the majority, especially in rural areas, and was seen as irrelevant to Indian culture and needs.

5. Describe the speciality of national education.

Ans.- National Education in India emphasized Indian values, culture, self-reliance, practical learning, and the revival of indigenous knowledge systems, aiming to counter British education and foster national consciousness.