SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CHSL 2023 - 03 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q28

English as the offical language of India for higher education was incorporated in the resolution formulation by ________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Lord Macaulay.

The incorporation of English as the official language for higher education in India was driven by Lord Macaulay.

His policies and the subsequent Education Act of 1835, marked a significant shift in the educational landscape of colonial India.

It led to the establishment of English-medium institutions and the widespread use of English in higher education, a legacy that continues to shape Indian education and society today.