Question

Name the Scottish missionary who toured the districts of Bengal and Bihar to report the progress of educatiòon in vernacular schools

Answer 1

In the 1830s, William Adam, a Scottish missionary, toured the districts of Bengal & Bihar. He had been asked by the company to report on the progress of education in vernacular (local) schools. The report of  William Adam was interesting :-
Adam found that there were over a 1 lakh pathshalas in Bengal & Bihar. 

Answer 2

The Scottish missionary who toured the districts of Bengal and Bihar to report the progress of education in vernacular schools is William Adam

Explanation:

• William Adam came to India in 1818 and spent about 27 years here.

• Lord William Bentinck, the governor-general of India appointed Adam in 1835 to survey the state of education in Bengal and Bihar and to suggest reforms.
• Adam submitted 3 reports (1835-1838).