Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation — Social Studies STD 8 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesCivilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation2 Marks
Question
What was the importance of Wood's despatch?
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Answer
Importance of Wood's dispatch:
One of the practical uses the Despatch pointed to was economic. European learning, it said, would enable Indians to recognise the advantages that flow from the expansion of trade and commerce, and make them see the importance of developing the resources of the country. Introducing them to European ways of life, would change their tastes and desires, and create a demand for British goods, for Indians would begin to appreciate and buy things that were produced in Europe.
Wood’s Despatch also argued that European learning would improve the moral character of Indians. It would make them truthful and honest, and thus supply the Company with civil servants who could be trusted and depended upon.
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