The Governor General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Macaulay
C. Lord Bentinck
D. Lord Hastings
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In India Lord Macaulay (Thomas Balington Macaulay) is fully credited with the official introduction of English education though the necessary order on the subject were given by Lord William Bentinck the governor general of India on 7th March 1835.Join The Discussion
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Ans is " Bentinck" who was the Governor General ( after the recommendation of Lord Macaulay - who was not a Governor General )
Macaulay was not Governor general