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Which of the following best describes the main objective of the Bengal Education Act of 1860?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 8 · History · Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation
  1. a) Promote Sanskrit literature
  2. b) Establish a system of free elementary schools
  3. c) Expand missionary schools
  4. d) Introduce English medium only
Answer
b) Establish a system of free elementary schools

The correct answer is b) Establish a system of free elementary schools — Match this objective with option (b).

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall the Bengal Education Act of 1860.
  2. Identify its main objective of free elementary education.
  3. Match this objective with option (b).
Common mistake: Thinking it aimed at free schools for all classes

Concept tested: Bengal Education Act objectives

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