Which of the following statements are true regarding Macaulay? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.He succeeded in replacing Persian with English as the administrative language

2.He promoted the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers

3.He was inspired by Utilitarian ideas

4.He promoted 'useful learning'

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All four statements about Macaulay are true.

Statement 1 is correct, as he helped replace Persian with English as the language of administration.

Statement 2 is correct, since he promoted training English-speaking Indians as teachers.

Statement 3 is correct, for he was influenced by Utilitarian ideas.

Statement 4 is correct, as he championed the idea of useful learning.

His 1835 Minute on Education shaped the shift toward English-medium instruction.

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