Question

explain the fundamental aspects of basic scheme of education.

Answer 1

The fundamental aspect of British scheme of education was to promote English education.

a. British wanted to introduce modern western education to serve their economic interests as English education would convince Indians about the superiority of British goods which were machine made, it would make Indians recognize the advantages of trade and commerce.
b. Indians would recognize the importance of developing resources.
c. Modern education would bring about a change in their tastes and desires.
d. English education would create a class of people who could be part of civil service and serve their administrative purpose.
e.  To civilize India.
 f. To spread Christianity.
 g. To consolidate British's power and position in the country.  
 h. British wanted to establish their cultural domination with spread of English language. 

Thus in this context,  English education Act 1835 was passed which provided for:

i. The decision was taken to make English as the medium for higher education.
ii. to stop the promotion of oriental institutions.
iii. English textbooks now began to be produced for schools