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Consider the following statements regarding Macaulay’s minute:

1.It made English as a medium of instruction for higher education.

2.It promoted oriental Institutions.

3.Macaulay felt that English knowledge will civilize Indians.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

1,2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

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Explanation:

·Following Macaulay’s minute, the English Education Act of 1835 was introduced. The decision was to make English the medium of Instruction for higher education and to stop promotion of oriental institutions.
·Oriental Institutions were considered as temples of darkness that were falling into decay.
Macaulay felt that English will civilize people, change their tastes, values and culture.