Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. General Committee of Public Instruction 3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q: 46 (IAS/2018)

Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?
1. Charter Act of 1813
2. General Committee of Public Instruction
3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The correct answer is Option 4: 1, 2 and 3.

English Education was introduced in India as a result of various factors, including the Charter Act of 1813, the General Committee of Public Instruction, and the Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy.

1. The Charter Act of 1813:

The Charter Act of 1813 was an important legislative step towards the promotion of education in India. It was passed by the British Parliament to renew the charter of the British East India Company, which was due to expire in 1813. This act provided for the setting up of a fund for the promotion of education in India, and the British East India Company was required to spend one lakh rupees annually on the education of Indians.

2. General Committee of Public Instruction:

In 1823, the Governor-General of India, Lord William Bentinck, established the General Committee of Public Instruction. This committee was tasked with making recommendations for the promotion of education in India. The committee consisted of both Indian and European members and was headed by Thomas Babington Macaulay, an eminent British statesman and a strong advocate of English education in India. The committee recommended the promotion of English education in India, stating that it would produce "a class of persons Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect".

3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy:

The Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy was a debate that took place in the early 19th century between the proponents of Indian languages and culture (the Orientalists) and those who advocated for the promotion of English education and culture (the Anglicists). The Orientalists believed that Indian culture and languages were superior to English culture and languages, while the Anglicists argued that English education was necessary for the progress and development of India. The controversy was ultimately resolved in favor of the Anglicists, and English education was introduced in India as a result.

In conclusion, all three factors - the Charter Act of 1813, the General Committee of Public Instruction, and the Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy - played a significant role in the introduction of English education in India. The combination of these factors paved the way for the promotion of English education, which eventually became a major factor in shaping modern India.

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