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UPSC 2003 · Q71 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s Despatch of 1854 was
(a) The creation of employment opportunities for native Indians
(b) The spread of western culture in India
(c) The promotion of literacy among the people using English medium of language
(d) The introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education
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Answer: (b) The spread of western culture in India
UPSC 2003 · Q90 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India
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Answer: (b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
UPSC 2003 · Q135 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
(a) To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned
(b) To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers
(c) To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examinations by conducting them in India
(d) To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act
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Answer: (a) To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned