Multiple choice general knowledge

The Governor-General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was

  1. Lord Hastings

  2. Lord Bentrick

  3. Lord Curzon

  4. Lord Ripon

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord William Bentinck (Governor-General 1828-1835) initiated English education in India through the 1835 English Education Act, promoted by Macaulay's minute. This made English the medium of instruction. Hastings, Curzon, and Ripon had different roles - Curzon actually later opposed excessive Westernization.