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Consider the following statements regarding Lord Macaulay. 1. He emphasised the need to teach vernacular languages to Indians to promote oriental studies. 2. Following Macaulay’s minute, the English Education Act of 1835 was introduced. 3. He issued the order for Wood’s Despatch to India. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Lord Macaulay. 1. He emphasised the need to teach vernacular languages to Indians to promote oriental studies. 2. Following Macaulay’s minute, the English Education Act of 1835 was introduced. 3. He issued the order for Wood’s Despatch to India. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Important Points

Lord Macaulay

  • Macaulay emphasised the need to teach the English language. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
    • He felt that knowledge of English would allow Indians to read some of the finest literature the world had produced; it would make them aware of the developments in Western science and philosophy.
    • The teaching of English could thus be a way of civilising people, changing their tastes, values and culture.
  • A decision was taken to make English the medium of instruction for higher education and to stop the promotion of Oriental institutions like the Calcutta Madrasa and Benaras Sanskrit College.
    • Following Macaulay’s minute, the English Education Act of 1835 was introduced. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The Court of Directors of the East India Company in London sent an educational despatch to the Governor-General of India, known as the Wood’s dispatch. Hence statement 3 is not correct.

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