English language and Western knowledge
Preserving indigenous knowledge systems
Promoting Assamese language and literature
Providing vocational training
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is: a) English language and Western knowledge.
The colonial education system in Assam was designed to create a class of Indians who could serve the British Raj. The focus was on English language and Western knowledge, as these were seen as essential for the administration of the colony. Indigenous knowledge systems were largely ignored, and Assamese language and literature were not given much importance.
Option b) is incorrect because the colonial education system did not focus on preserving indigenous knowledge systems. In fact, many indigenous knowledge systems were suppressed by
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