EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

BASIC FACT ABOUT EDUCATION SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The aim of the Charter Act of 1813 was ____
A
To spend money on education
B
To spread education worldwide
C
Government control on education
D
To make English education common
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Charter Act of 1813 was an act that continued the British East India Company’s rule in India by the Parliament of Britain. There was a provision that Company should invest Rs. 1 Lakh every year on the education of Indians. The State system of education began with the Charter Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -The act provided for a financial grant towards the revival of Indian literature and the promotion of science. The company was also to take up a greater role in the education of the Indians under them. It was to set aside Rs.1 Lakh for this purpose.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Charter Act of 1813 allotted ₹ 1, 00, 00 for the promotion of education in Indian masses. Though it did not state any clear means of providing eductions or did not lay out any structured plan for it, this was certainly the first step towards education in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Charter Act 1813 Significance The power of the Board of Control was increased. Each year, one lakh rupees were to be set up for the promotion, development, and encouragement of Indian literature, education, and science. This was a key clause in terms of the state’s obligation to provide for education.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Charter Act of 1813 was the first step towards education being made an objective of the government. The act sanctioned a sum of Rs.1 lakh towards the education of Indians in British ruled India. This act also gave an impetus to the missionaries who were given official permission to come to India.

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