Which one of the following statements about the English Education Act

Which one of the following statements about the English Education Act of 1835 is NOT correct ?

It was proposed by Governor General William Bentinck on the advice of Macaulay
It made English the language of instruction in Indian education system
With the formal institutionalization of English as the language of instruc- tion, the stage was set for a new direction to Indian education
To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue
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Statement D is NOT correct. The English Education Act of 1835, based on Macaulay’s Minute, significantly curtailed or ceased government support for traditional Oriental institutions and the publication of classical Oriental texts. The focus shifted towards promoting Western education through the medium of English.
Macaulay’s Minute was a strong advocacy for Western education in English, arguing against continued funding for Orientalist learning. The 1835 Act implemented this policy shift, prioritizing English and Western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning.
Statement A is correct; it was proposed during Bentinck’s tenure based on Macaulay’s recommendation. Statement B is correct in that it established English as the dominant language for higher education and government. Statement C is correct as it marked a clear departure in the direction of educational policy in British India. The debate between Orientalists and Anglicists was a key prelude to this Act.
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