With reference to the promotion of education under the Company Rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Calcutta Madrasah and the Sanskrit College were established to promote religious and philosophical studies without any administrative intent. 2. Fort William College was established to train Company civil servants in Indian languages and customs. 3. Serampore missionaries actively promoted modern, Western education in India with an intent to facilitate religious conversion. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Calcutta Madrasah (1781) and Sanskrit College (1791) were established to produce a regular supply of qualified Indians to assist in legal and administrative functions of the Company, not purely for promoting religious studies.
Fort William College (1800) was set up by Lord Wellesley to train the Company’s civil servants in Indian languages and customs.
Serampore missionaries actively promoted Western education and believed it would undermine Indian religious beliefs, making way for Christianity.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India