Ncert solutions class 8th / History: lesson --- Civilising the "Native ", Educating the Nation.
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Chapter 8- Civilising the "Native", Educating the Nation Page No: 106 Let's Recall 1. Match the following: William Jones promotion of English education Rabindranath Tagore respect for ancient cultures Thomas Macaulay gurus Mahatma Gandhi learning in a natural environment Pathshalas critical of English education Answer William Jones respect for ancient cultures Rabindranath Tagore learning in a natural environment Thomas Macaulay promotion of English education Mahatma Gandhi critical of English education Pathshalas gurus Page No: 107 2.State whether true or false: (a) James Mill was a severe critic of the Orientalists. ► True (b) The 1854 Despatch on education was in favour of English being introduced as a medium of higher education in India. ► True (c) Mahatma Gandhi thought that promotion of literacy was the most important aim of education. ► False (d) Rabindranath Tagore felt that children ought to be subjected to strict discipline. ► F