Question

1)Define the term 'Vernacular'? Why did the British use this
term in colonial countries like India ?
2)What type of education did Mahatma Gandhi want in India ?
3) What was wood's Despatch ? what were its provisions ?

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Answer 1

Answer:

1)the language or a dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a ordinary country or reigns

Answer 2

Answer:

The term Vernacular’ refers to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is known as the standard language.

In colonial countries like India, the British used this term to mark the difference between the local languages of everyday use and English, the language of the imperial masters.

Hope it helps you.