make a list of effects of British education in India
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The British began education in India because of its need of clerks who can work for British government.
The Indian population was not permitted to appear for other exams of civil services.
The British education introduced teaching of English as a compulsory language.
Explanation:
The traditional education of Indians was in practice continuously. Certain changes occurred in the traditional education system during the rule of Muslim kings during the middle, ages. Later, new changes occurred during the British rule during the 18th century. New schools were started for the children of British and Europeans living in India. Since these facilities were never extended to the locals, it was of no use for them. Warren Hastings facilitated the expansion of modern education in India. In 1781, he started ‘Calcutta Madarasa’. Jonathan Duncan, a British individual started Sanskrit College in Banaras in 1792. But, it was Charles Grant who pressed for the universalization of British’ education in India. It effects are : 1. Indians could develop modernity, secularism, democratic attitudes and rationality along with Nationalistic ideals. 2. The impetus was received for the local literature and languages. This facilitated unity in thinking process among the educated class. 3. Periodicals started emerging. These scrutinized the policies and. working of the government which in turn enabled the Indians to have critical opinions on various issues. 4. New social and religious reformation movements emerged. 5. The thoughts of thinkers like J.S. Mill, Rousseau and Montesquieu brought fresh thinking in the mind of educated youth of India. 6. The freedom struggles that were taking place across the globe influenced the Indians also. 7. Indians could understand and appreciate their rich tradition. Like this, the new thinking and cultural perception that emerged due to the British Education System created a new generation of Indians with progressive attitude.
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