INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Downward Filtration Theory was introduced to spread English knowledge in India so that the Britishers can easily rule over the country. Lord Macaulay gave the Downward Filtration Theory. In 1813 Britishers started imparting education to Indians.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The Downward Filtration Theory of the British is associated with Education. It was followed by the British until 1854. Providing education to less number of people and spreading of education to the masses through them is the main objective of this policy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The downward filtration theory means that the education was provided to a small portion of the people, and through them, education was conveyed to the masses. Hence, through this theory, the minute did partiality by giving education to some favourable persons as they liked to engage them in their business policy.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the downward filtration theory, the Britishers believed that if they educated only a few upper-class Indians, then the government was paving way for educating the masses. Then these Indians would spread the education to the masses. Through this system, education was expected to filter downwards.

Detailed explanation-5: -Notes: The ‘Filtration theory’, in the educational policy of India, was propagated by Lord Macaulay. The British planned to educate a small section of upper and middle classes, thus creating a class that would act as interpreters. This was called the ‘downward filtration theory’.