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History GK · Q224

British Rule In India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 224

Q224

The Governor General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was

A.
Lord Curzon
B.
Lord Macaulay
C.
Lord Bentinck
Answer
D.
Lord Hastings

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In India Lord Macaulay (Thomas Balington Macaulay) is fully credited with the official introduction of English education though the necessary order on the subject were given by Lord William Bentinck the governor general of India on 7th March 1835.