CBSE Class 8 Civics Education And British Rule Worksheet

CBSE Class 8 Civics Worksheet - Education And British Rule

I. Fill in the blanks.

1. In nineteenth century, in India, Hindu children were taught in ……………….and Muslim children in………………

2. A Code of Gentoo Laws was written by…………

3. Governor –General, …………..formally introduced English education in India.

4. The document called………….recommended a graded system of English-medium education

II. Tick the correct answer.

1. What does the term “Orient” mean?

a. east b. west c. north d. south

2. Who founded the organization National Council of Education?

a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Satish Chandra Mukherjee

c. Rabindranath Tagore d.T B Macauly

3. He established the Hindu college at Calcutta.

a. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar b. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

c. B.R. Ambedkar d. Rabindranath Tagore

4. In 1857 universities were established in

a. Calcutta b. Madras c. Bombay d. all of these

II. Give reasons for the following:

a. Some Indian reformers want Western education in India.

b. James Mill want Western education in India

c. Some British administrators learnt Indian languages during the early years of British rule.

III. Answer in a line:-

(a) Name the society and the journal started by William Jones.

(b) Who was the supporter of Orientalists?

(c) What is known as Tagore’s abode of peace?

(d) Name the places where Universities were first established by the Company in India.

(e) Why was the Calcutta Madrassa established?

(f) What was the purpose of the establishment of the Banaras Hindu College?

(g) Who was William Carey?

IV. Answer the following questions in 60 words each.

1. What were the views of the Anglicists and the Orientalist regarding the introduction of modern education in India?

2. Write a brief note on ‘Wood’s Dispatch’?

3. What steps were taken by the British following the Wood’s Dispatch?

4. Write a short note on the report of William Adam regarding education system prevalent in India.

5. What were Rabindranath Tagore’s views on education?