Educational Philosophies of Tagore and Gandhi

The video discusses the influence of British colonial rule on Indian education, highlighting the responses of Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Gandhi advocated for practical and experiential learning, while Tagore emphasized creative and natural learning environments. The video also compares their educational philosophies and examines historical education acts that shaped the system.

What was the main focus of British interference in Indian education?

• To promote Indian culture

• To spread Western education

• To eliminate Indian languages

• To support Indian independence

What was a significant change in Indian education during the early 20th century?

• Increased British control

• Introduction of modern technology

• Emergence of Indian educational movements

• Decline in literacy rates

According to Mahatma Gandhi, what should education focus on?

• Western cultural values

• Reading and writing

• Practical knowledge and live experiences

• Memorization of texts

What did Mahatma Gandhi believe about the impact of English education on Indian society?

• It had no significant impact

• It united Indians

• It divided Indians and promoted Western culture

• It improved Indian traditions

What was Rabindranath Tagore's view on traditional schooling?

• He believed it stifled creativity

• He wanted to eliminate it completely

• He thought it was the best system

• He supported it fully

Where did Rabindranath Tagore establish his educational institution?

• Delhi

• Shantiniketan

• Chennai

• Mumbai

What was a key difference between Gandhi and Tagore's views on education?

• Gandhi supported Western education, Tagore did not

• Both supported Western education

• Both opposed Western education

• Tagore supported Western education, Gandhi did not

What did Tagore emphasize in his educational philosophy?

• Learning in a natural environment

• Industrial training

• Memorization of texts

• Strict discipline

How did Tagore's experience in Kolkata influence his educational ideas?

• He wanted to replicate Kolkata's schools

• He sought to create a different kind of school

• He abandoned his educational pursuits

• He focused on urban education

What was the purpose of the Education Act of 1877 in England?

• To eliminate Greek and Roman classics

• To support private schools

• To promote Indian education

• To make education compulsory for children