Assertion (A) >: William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction India. Reason(R): > William Bentinck wanted to promote western culture in India.

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Q: 14 (IES/2001)

Assertion (A): William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction India.
Reason(R): William Bentinck wanted to promote western culture in India.

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History

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IES

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The correct option is option 1. Both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are true, and the reason (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

The assertion states that William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India. This is true as during his tenure as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835, he introduced various reforms including the introduction of English education.

The reason provided states that William Bentinck wanted to promote western culture in India, which is also true. Bentinck believed that promoting English education would help in modernizing India and bringing it closer to Western culture and ideals. He saw English education as a means to bridge the gap between Indians and the British, and to create a class of Indians who would be more receptive to British influence and governance.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer as both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.