Question

The Process of the introduction of English Education was initiated in India by Lord _ _ _ _.
a. Curzon
b. Bentick
c. Hastings
d. Macaulay

Answer 1

Hint:
 He wanted to teach English to the Indian People instead of Hindi, Sanskrit and Persian. And he is known for his work on Indian Education which came out in February 1835.


Complete solution:
The introduction of English Education was a significant event of Lord William Bentinck's administration. He appointed a committee headed by Lord Macaulay to make recommendations for the promotion of education. So, The Process of the introduction of English Education was initiated in India by “Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay” in 1835. And English was made the official language for Government (Legislature and Executive), Courts (Judiciary) and Official Medium of Education. English Schools were established in districts like Delhi and Banaras to Teach English to the people in India.

In 1833, the Charter act was renewed in the British Parliament which incorporated certain provisions relating to education. Such as-

- Apart from the British, Indian shores were opened to the other countries.
- Those who gained English education became entitled to a higher job in the government of India.
- It empowered the other government to control the executive including education of all provinces which had not previously had authority.


Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
Thus a state system of Education was begun almost simultaneously in all Presidencies about 1823 and continued to expand till 1835. The educational grant of India was also raised from 1 lakh to 10 lakhs rupees per annum. English is a Global Communication Language which is spoken globally.