WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

IMPERIALISM IN ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?
A
It led to the desire to imitate British imperialism.
B
It led to the desire for an economy based solely on Western goods.
C
It led to the development of a nationalist movement.
D
It led to the mass migration of the Indian elite.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Britishers provided western education in India which introduced the Indians to ideas of democracy and nationalism. These ideas changed the political thinking of Indians and brought about a national awakening. The western education opened to the newly educated Indians the floodgates of liberal European thought.

Detailed explanation-2: -What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite? It led to the development of a nationalist movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Impact of Western Education in India They are like: The emergence of the English language helps Indians of different languages to communicate with each other. The thinking of western countries has entered the society of India and has marked consequences. The field of Indian literature has also been influenced greatly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Modern education broke the social and religious barriers that once existed and Indian started identifying themselves as one. Modern education also helped us know about the struggles of various countries. These two were the major factors that helped in the rise of nationalism in India.

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