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Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesCivilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation1 Mark
MCQ
Some comments about the Orientalist Vision of Learning by the British are given below. Select the one that is not applicable to this particular style of learning.
  • A
    British argued that the aim of education ought to be to teach what was useful and practical.
  • B
    British argued that it is not advisable to encourage the study of Arabic and Sanskrit language and literature.
  • C
    British said that knowledge of the east was full of errors and unscientific thoughts.
  • ✓
    British observed that Western literature was non$-$serious and light hearted.
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Answer

Correct option: D.
British observed that Western literature was non$-$serious and light hearted.

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