'Education in ancient India was not meant for all. similarly education in british india was also not meant for all.' What do you understand by this statement?(5 points)
Education in ancient India was for well cultured people, those who were born in the upper castes like the Brahmins or the Kshatriyas . People were classified according to their professions. So, only those belonging to the upper castes were educated and given prominent positions in the court of the kings.
Similarly, in British India the rich and elite class were the privileged ones for going to school and receiving education.Moreover, those who could go for higher studies or those who use their studies to do jobs were educated in general.
British also encouraged education to people with he purpose of using them in running the administration of India. They wanted their policies to be enforced and their superiority to be shown via their education.
Moreover, the children of those who worked for the British also received education.
Similarly, in British India the rich and elite class were the privileged ones for going to school and receiving education.Moreover, those who could go for higher studies or those who use their studies to do jobs were educated in general.
British also encouraged education to people with he purpose of using them in running the administration of India. They wanted their policies to be enforced and their superiority to be shown via their education.
Moreover, the children of those who worked for the British also received education.