Question

Which one of the following was not recommended in Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Education?

A Teaching in English medium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 'Liberal' literary training Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Teaching of Western texts alone at higher levels of education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Teaching of both Western and Oriental texts at higher levels of education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Macaulay wanted the government to spend money only on imparting western education and not on oriental education. He advocated the shutting down of all colleges where only eastern philosophy and subjects were taught.

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