NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Education And British Rule – Quiz
10 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Education And British Rule – Quiz:
- Calcutta Madrasa was set up to promote the study of Arabic, Persian and Islamic law.
- The Hindu College was established in Benaras to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts that would be useful for the administration of the country.
- Thomas Macaulay urged the British government in India to stop wasting public money in promoting Oriental learning for it was of no practical use.
- These Oriental institutions were viewed as temples of darkness that were falling of themselves into decay.