History Practice Quiz 179

Q1.What measure did the Company undertake to improve vernacular education after 1854?

A. It appointed government pandits to oversee schools B. It established new universities C. It introduced English as the medium of instruction D. It provided free textbooks to all students

Q2.How many schools was each government pandit expected to look after?

A. Two to three B. Four to five C. Six to seven D. Eight to ten

Q3.What was the task of the government pandit appointed by the Company?

A. To collect taxes from pathshalas B. To visit pathshalas and improve teaching standards C. To teach in pathshalas D. To inspect buildings

Q4.What were the gurus required to submit to the pandits?

A. Annual fees B. Periodic reports C. Student lists D. Attendance registers

Q5.How was learning to be tested under the new system?

A. Through oral exams B. Through a system of annual examination C. Through weekly tests D. Through practical demonstrations

Q6.What happened to pathshalas that accepted the new rules?

A. They were closed down B. They were supported through government grants C. They were merged with other schools D. They were allowed to continue without interference

Q7.What consequence did the new rules have for children from poor peasant families?

A. They could attend school more easily B. They found it difficult to attend due to rigid timetables C. They were given scholarships D. They were exempted from fees

Q8.Who delivered a speech in Bombay on January 15, 1908 about national education?

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Aurobindo Ghose C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Swami Vivekananda

Q9.According to Aurobindo Ghose, what was the goal of national education?

A. To promote Western culture B. To awaken the spirit of nationality among students C. To teach English language D. To prepare students for government jobs

Q10.According to Aurobindo Ghose, in which language should education be imparted to reach the largest number of people?

A. English B. Sanskrit C. Vernacular D. Hindi

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History Practice Quiz 179