Consider the following statements about Ishwar Chander Vidyasagar and mark the incorrect one ........

Modern Indian History 1905-1920

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Consider the following statements about Ishwar Chander Vidyasagar and mark the incorrect one.

He broke the rigid caste barrier and welcomed students from all religions and castes to learn Sanskrit in his college.

He was strong opponent of Western education and Ideology

He protested against child-marriage and polygamy

He rationalized and simplified the Bengali alphabet and type, which had remained unchanged since.

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Explanation:

Iswar Chandra believed that regeneration of India was possible only through education.

That is why Iswar Chandra took up educational reforms before movement for social reforms. In matters of education Iswar Chandra aimed at extending the benefits of learning to common people.

To sehieve this end he stressed upon instruction through vernacular language. He also put emphasis on writing text books in vernacular language.

Further, in order to liberate the minds of young learners from 'unsophisticated scholarship' Iswar Chandra urged upon them the study of Western science and philosophy.