{"id":39884,"date":"2024-04-27T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T10:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=39884"},"modified":"2024-04-27T10:30:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T10:30:31","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions &#8211; MODERN History &#8211; Press and Education in Colonial India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d54942b9347\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d54942b9347\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#80Consider_the_following_landmarks_in_Indian_education_1996\" title=\"80.Consider the following landmarks in Indian education. (1996)&nbsp;\">80.Consider the following landmarks in Indian education. (1996)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Exp\" title=\"Exp.\">Exp.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#81_What_is_the_correct_chronological_sequence_of_the_following_1996\" title=\"81. What is the correct chronological sequence of the following?                                                               (1996)\">81. What is the correct chronological sequence of the following?                                                               (1996)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-2\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Exp_The_correct_chronological_sequence_is_2_1_4_3\" title=\"Exp. The correct chronological sequence is 2, 1, 4, 3.\">Exp. The correct chronological sequence is 2, 1, 4, 3.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#82_Assertion_A_The_first_ever_Bil_to_make_primary_education_compulsory_in_India_was_rejected_in_191_Reason_R_Discontent_would_have_increased_fi_every_Codes_1998_cultivator_could_read\" title=\"82. Assertion (A) The first ever Bil to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 191. Reason (R) Discontent would have increased fi every Codes            (1998) cultivator could read.\">82. Assertion (A) The first ever Bil to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 191. Reason (R) Discontent would have increased fi every Codes            (1998) cultivator could read.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-3\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#83_The_aim_of_education_as_stated_by_the_Wood_Despatch_of_1854_was_2002\" title=\"83. The aim of education as stated by the Wood;&#8217; Despatch of 1854 was (2002)\">83. The aim of education as stated by the Wood;&#8217; Despatch of 1854 was (2002)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_d\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#84_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correcly_matched\" title=\"84. Which one of the following pairs is not correcly matched?\">84. Which one of the following pairs is not correcly matched?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#2004\" title=\"(2004)\">(2004)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_c\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#85_Who_among_the_folowing_repealed_the_Vernacular_Press_Act\" title=\"85. Who among the folowing repealed the Vernacular Press Act?\">85. Who among the folowing repealed the Vernacular Press Act?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#2005\" title=\"(2005)\">(2005)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_b\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#86_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"86. Consider the following statements.\">86. Consider the following statements.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#2005-2\" title=\"(2005)\">(2005)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ansb\" title=\"Ans.(b)\">Ans.(b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#87_Who_among_the_following_started_the_newspaper_Shome_Prakash\" title=\"87. Who, among the following, started the newspaper Shome Prakash?\">87. Who, among the following, started the newspaper Shome Prakash?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#2007\" title=\"(2007)\">(2007)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_b-2\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#_88_Which_one_of_the_folowing_was_ajournal_brought_out_by_Abdul_Kalam_Azad_2008\" title=\"&nbsp;88. Which one of the folowing was ajournal brought out by Abdul Kalam Azad? (2008)\">&nbsp;88. Which one of the folowing was ajournal brought out by Abdul Kalam Azad? (2008)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-4\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#89_In_collaboration_with_David_Hare_and_Alexander_Duf_who_of_the_following_established_Hindu_college_at_Calcutta\" title=\"89. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duf, who of the following established Hindu college at Calcutta?\">89. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duf, who of the following established Hindu college at Calcutta?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#2009\" title=\"(2009)\">(2009)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-5\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#92_Which_of_the_following_led_to_the_introduction_of_English_Education_in_India_2018\" title=\"92. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?                                                          (2018)\">92. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?                                                          (2018)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_d-2\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#90_Consider_the_following\" title=\"90. Consider the following.\">90. Consider the following.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Keshab_Chandra_Sen_si_associated_with_the_establishment_of_which_of_the_above\" title=\"Keshab Chandra Sen si associated with the establishment of which of the above?\">Keshab Chandra Sen si associated with the establishment of which of the above?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_b-3\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#91_Regarding_Woods_Despatch_which_of_the_following_statements_are_true_2018\" title=\"91. Regarding Wood&#8217;s Despatch, which of the following statements are true?                                        (2018)\">91. Regarding Wood&#8217;s Despatch, which of the following statements are true?                                        (2018)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Select_the_correct_answer_using_the_codes_given_below\" title=\"Select the correct answer using the codes given below.\">Select the correct answer using the codes given below.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-6\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#96_Wellesley_established_the_Fort_Wiliam\" title=\"96. Wellesley established the Fort Wiliam\">96. Wellesley established the Fort Wiliam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_d-3\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#97_Who_among_the_following_was_associated_as_a_Secretary_with_Hindu_Female_School_which_later_came_to_be_known_as_Bethune_Female_School_2021\" title=\"97. Who among the following was associated as a Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?                                 (2021)\">97. Who among the following was associated as a Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?                                 (2021)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_c-2\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#93_With_the_reference_to_educational_institution_during_colonial_rule_in_india_considernthe_following_pairs_2018\" title=\"93. With the reference to educational institution during colonial rule in india, considernthe following pairs.  (2018)\">93. With the reference to educational institution during colonial rule in india, considernthe following pairs.  (2018)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_0\" title=\"Ans. (0)\">Ans. (0)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#94_The_Vital-Vidhvansak_the_first_monthly_journal_to_have_the_untouchable_people_as_its_target_audience_was_published_by_2020\" title=\"94. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by                                                       (2020)\">94. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by                                                       (2020)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_a-7\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#95_In_the_context_of_Indian_history_the_Rakhmabai_case_of_1884_revolved_around_2020\" title=\"95. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around                                                                        (2020)\">95. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around                                                                        (2020)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Select_the_correct_answer_using_the_code_given_below\" title=\"Select the correct answer using the code given below.\">Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#Ans_b-4\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-modern-history-press-and-education-in-colonial-india\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80Consider_the_following_landmarks_in_Indian_education_1996\"><\/span>80.Consider the following landmarks in Indian education. (1996)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Hindu college, Calcutta<\/li><li>&nbsp;2.University of Calcutta<\/li><li>3.Adam&#8217;s Report<\/li><li>4.&nbsp; Wood&#8217;s Despatch<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct chronological order of these landmarks si<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a)1,3, 4, 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1, 4, 3, 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 3, 1, 4, 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 3, 2, 4, 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exp\"><\/span>Exp.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> The correct chronological order of these landmarks is 1, 3, 4, 2. Hindu college was established at Calcutta in 1817. The foundation committee of the college, which oversaw its establishment, was headed by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. William Adam&#8217;s reports were published in 1835, 1836 and 1838. William Adam, a Scottish missionary, toured the districts of Bengal and Bihar. He had been asked by the Company to report on the progress of education in vernacular schools. He created a report known as the William Adams Report.<\/li><li>Wood&#8217;s despatch came into effect in 1854. Wood&#8217;s despatch recommended primary s c h o o l s to adopt vernacular language, high schools to adopt Anglo vernacular language and English on college level. University of Calcutta was established in 1857. This is the oldest modern University in India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"81_What_is_the_correct_chronological_sequence_of_the_following_1996\"><\/span>81. What is the correct chronological sequence of the following?                                                               (1996) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Wood&#8217;s Education Despatch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Macaulay&#8217;s minute on education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The Sargent Education Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Indian Education (Hunter Commission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 2, 1, 4, 3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2, 1, 3,4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1, 2, 4, 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (d) 4, 3; 1, 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-2\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exp_The_correct_chronological_sequence_is_2_1_4_3\"><\/span>Exp. The correct chronological sequence is 2, 1, 4, 3.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Macaulay&#8217;s minute on education (1835) &#8211; In this , English language became the main instrument for education and was supported. Charles Wood&#8217;s Despatch (1854) &#8211; In this, Pamary school to adopt vernacular language, high school to adopt Anglo vernacular and English on college level.<\/li><li>Hunter commission (1882) &#8211; It look into the complaints of then on-implementation of Wood&#8217;s Despatch of 1854, Sargent Education report (1944) &#8211; It was related to the future development of education in India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"82_Assertion_A_The_first_ever_Bil_to_make_primary_education_compulsory_in_India_was_rejected_in_191_Reason_R_Discontent_would_have_increased_fi_every_Codes_1998_cultivator_could_read\"><\/span>82. Assertion (A) The first ever Bil to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 191. Reason (R) Discontent would have increased fi every Codes            (1998) cultivator could read.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanationofA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Ais true but Rsi false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Ais false but Is true<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-3\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A. British government rejected the first bill to make primary education compulsory in India as it had feared that ti mgiht spread the discontent among the people because thecultivators would be able to read the terms and conditions of the zamindars. Gopal Krishan Gokhale had introduced a bell in the imperial legislative assembly ni 1911 implement the principleof compulsory primary education for children. of 6-10 years age. The bil got failed and was defeated in 1892 March by 38-13.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"83_The_aim_of_education_as_stated_by_the_Wood_Despatch_of_1854_was_2002\"><\/span>83. The aim of education as stated by the Wood;&#8217; Despatch of 1854 was (2002) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) hte creation of employment opportunities for native Indians <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) the spread of western culture in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) the promotion of literacy among the people usnig English medium of language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>( d ) hte introduction of scientific research and rationalismni the traditional Indian education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. The aim of education as stated by the Woods&#8217;s Despatch fo 1854 w a s the introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education. Woods&#8217; espatch is also called as the Magna Carta of educationni India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"84_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correcly_matched\"><\/span>84. Which one of the following pairs is not correcly matched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2004\"><\/span>                                                                                                                 (2004)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Pitt&#8217;s India ActWarren Hastings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Doctrine of LapseDalhousie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Vernacular Press ActCurzon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Ilbert Bill:Ripon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Pair (c) is not correctly matched from the following given pairs because Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 yb Loid Lytton not by Lord Curzon. The act was intendedot prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism fo British policies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"85_Who_among_the_folowing_repealed_the_Vernacular_Press_Act\"><\/span>85. Who among the folowing repealed the Vernacular Press Act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2005\"><\/span>(2005)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> (a) Lord Dufferin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Lord Ripon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Lord Curzon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Lord Hardinge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act.<\/li><li>It came into effect in 1878 and repealed in 1882 by Act III of Lord Ripon This notorious Press Act was intended to prevent hte vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"86_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>86. Consider the following statements.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2005-2\"><\/span>(2005)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> 1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar founded the Bethune School at Calcutta with the main aim of encouraging education for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the graduale from the Calcutta University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Keshav Chandra Sen&#8217;s campaign against sati led ot hte enactmentofalawot bansatithethenGovernor-General <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of hte statement(s) given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (b) 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ansb\"><\/span> Ans.(b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Only statements (1) and (2) are correct.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the first secretary of Bcollege. Bethune college played a historic ethune role in the cause of women&#8217;s education, its founding father was Johan Elliot Bethune who arrived in India as the law member of the Governor&#8217;s Council<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was one of the first graduates from Calcutta University, his first writing appeared on &#8216;Sangbad Prabhakar&#8217; magazine in 1853. He also wrote Anandmath in the backdrop of Sanyasi rebellion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Statement (3) is incorrect because it Roy not Keshab Chandra Se was Raja Ram Mohann whose campaign led to the enactment of a law to ban sati.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"87_Who_among_the_following_started_the_newspaper_Shome_Prakash\"><\/span>87. Who, among the following, started the newspaper Shome Prakash?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2007\"><\/span>(2007)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> (a) Dayananda Saraswati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Surend ranath Banerjee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-2\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started the newspaper Shome Prakash in 1858. Born in 1820 in Bengal, Vidyasagar&#8217;s contribution is many sided. He worked for the upliftment of women. His efforts led to the Act of Widow Remarriage (1856). After this, Vidyasagar continued his reform movement, directing it against polygamy and later child marriage and finally of consent for the consummation of marriage at 10 years for women .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_88_Which_one_of_the_folowing_was_ajournal_brought_out_by_Abdul_Kalam_Azad_2008\"><\/span>&nbsp;88. Which one of the folowing was ajournal brought out by Abdul Kalam Azad? (2008)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> (a) Al-Hilal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (b) Comrade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) The Indian Sociologist <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Zamindar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-4\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Al-Hilal journal was brought by former freedom fighter Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad in 1912. It was an Urdu weekly journal and was banned by Press Act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"89_In_collaboration_with_David_Hare_and_Alexander_Duf_who_of_the_following_established_Hindu_college_at_Calcutta\"><\/span>89. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duf, who of the following established Hindu college at Calcutta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2009\"><\/span>(2009) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Keshab Chandra Sen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-5\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, Raja Ram Mohan Roy established Hindu College in Calcutta. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the Chairman of the establishment committee of Hindu College. This College was established in January 1817. Now this college is known as Presidency college.<\/li><li> It recommended establishment of Universities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Statement (3) is incorrect because Wood&#8217;s Despatch declared English as the medium of instructions, for higher education and not on primary level.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"92_Which_of_the_following_led_to_the_introduction_of_English_Education_in_India_2018\"><\/span>92. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?                                                          (2018) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Charter Act of 1813<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statement (s) given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1and 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (d) 1,2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-2\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Al the given statements (1), (2) and (3) are correct regarding the introduction of English Education of India. The first humble beginning with respect to education in India was made by Charter Act of 1813, which directed the East India Company to sanction rupees one lakh&#8217; annually to encourage learned Indians and for promotion of modern sciences.<\/li><li>A decade before Lord Macaulay arrived in India, the General Committee of Public Instruction was formed in 1823, which was to guide the company on the matter of education. The General Committee of Public Instructionhad two groups viz Orientalists and Anglicists on the issue of development of education of India. Orientalists supported the use of vernacular languages and Anglicists supported the use of English.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"90_Consider_the_following\"><\/span>90. Consider the following.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> 3. Indian Reform Association (2016) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keshab_Chandra_Sen_si_associated_with_the_establishment_of_which_of_the_above\"><\/span>Keshab Chandra Sen si associated with the establishment of which of the above?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p> (a) 1and 3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (c) Only 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (d) 1,2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-3\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of Tabernacle of New Dispensation and Indian Reform Association.<\/li><li>On the occasion of the anniversary festival on 24th January, 1868 Keshab Chandra Sen laid the foundation stone of his mandir called the Tabemacle of New Dispensation. Keshab Chandra Sen and his followers marched to the proposed spot early in the morning performing sankirtan and this was the first of its kind in Calcutta. Adi Samaj condemned it as a degradation of Brahmoism.<\/li><li>The Indian Reform Association was formed on 29th October, 1870, with Keshab Chandra Sen as president. It represented the secular side of Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"91_Regarding_Woods_Despatch_which_of_the_following_statements_are_true_2018\"><\/span>91. Regarding Wood&#8217;s Despatch, which of the following statements are true?                                        (2018)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> 1. Grants-in-Aid system was in troduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Establishment of universities was recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_the_correct_answer_using_the_codes_given_below\"><\/span>Select the correct answer using the codes given below.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) l and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1,2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-6\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Only statements (1) and (2) are correct regarding Woods&#8217;s Despatch. <\/li><li>In 1854, Wood&#8217;s Despatch was sent to the Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. Woods Despatch is called Magna Carta of English education in India. Some of the With the reference to educational institutions during colonial rule ni India, consider the following pairs. (2018)<\/li><li>She immensely contributed in enactment of the Age to Consent Act, 1891. As she was married at young age and wanted dissolution of her marnage and to purse her education. She fought legal battle with her husband who wanted his restitution of conjugal right. She also wrote letters to Queen Victoria who overruled the court&#8217;s verdict and dissolved the marnage<\/li><li>This incident got wide attention in British press and later resulted into promulgation of Age of Consent Act, 1891. which made child marriage illegal across British Empire<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"96_Wellesley_established_the_Fort_Wiliam\"><\/span>96. Wellesley established the Fort Wiliam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>College at Calcutta because (2020)<\/li><li> (a) he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do os<\/li><li> (b) he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India <\/li><li>(c)   he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment<\/li><li>(d) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-3\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because he wanted to train Bntish civilians for administrative purpose in India. Lord Wellesley was Governor-General of Bengal from 1798 to 1805 who established this college in 1800 to train British civilians in context if, Indian local languages, history. culture and local laws in order to effectively gover the British Empire in India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"97_Who_among_the_following_was_associated_as_a_Secretary_with_Hindu_Female_School_which_later_came_to_be_known_as_Bethune_Female_School_2021\"><\/span>97. Who among the following was associated as a Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?                                 (2021)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Annie Besant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Debendranath Tagore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Sarojini Naidu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-2\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School.<\/li><li>It is the oldest women&#8217;s college in India. It was established as a girl&#8217;s school in 1849 and as a college in 1879 Institutions Founders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"93_With_the_reference_to_educational_institution_during_colonial_rule_in_india_considernthe_following_pairs_2018\"><\/span>93. With the reference to educational institution during colonial rule in india, considernthe following pairs.  (2018)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Sanskrit College at Banaras William Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Calcutta Madarsa Warren Hastings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Fort Wiliam Colege Arthur Wellesley <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Which of the above pair (s) is\/are correctly matched?<\/li><li>(a) 1and 2<\/li><li>(b) Only 2<\/li><li>(c) 1and 3<\/li><li>(d) Only 3<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_0\"><\/span>Ans. (0)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Only pair (2) is correctly matched as Calcutta Madarsa was founded by the Governor-General Warren Hastings in October 1780 Pairs (2) and (3) are incorectly matched because sanskrit College at Banaras was the first college in Banaras established in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan, it was a landmark college in India from where several notable teachers emerged. In 1958 it merged with Sampuranand Sanskrit University. Fort William College was an academy and learning centre of onental studies established by Lord Richard Wellesley, then Governor-General of British India in 1800 .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"94_The_Vital-Vidhvansak_the_first_monthly_journal_to_have_the_untouchable_people_as_its_target_audience_was_published_by_2020\"><\/span>94. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by                                                       (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> (a) Gopal Baba Walangkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Jyotiba Phule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-7\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. The Vital- Vidhvansak, the first monthly Journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by Gopal Baba Walangkar. He started publishing the monthly joumal in 1898.<\/li><li>He also wrote articles for Marathi-langauge newspapers such as Sudharak and Deenbandhu, besides composing couplets in Marathi that were intended to inspure the people, he published Vital Vidhvansak which protested the position of untouchables in society and raised consciousness among the people.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"95_In_the_context_of_Indian_history_the_Rakhmabai_case_of_1884_revolved_around_2020\"><\/span>95. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around                                                                        (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> 1. women&#8217;s right to gain education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. age of consent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. restitution of conjugal rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_the_correct_answer_using_the_code_given_below\"><\/span>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (b) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-4\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exp. Only statements (2) and (3) are cortect regarding the Rakhmabai case of 1884. The Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around age of consent and restitution of conjugal nights. 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