Modern Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is advocated for English as a medium of Education?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lord Macaulay

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Macaulay”.

Lord Macaulay was instrumental in the introduction of the English education system in India through his Macaulay's Minute in 1835, which emphasized the use of English as the medium of instruction in Indian schools and colleges. His recommendations laid the foundation for the educational policies that shaped modern Indian education.

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