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UGC NET English | Unit VI: Educational Reforms & English in India UGC NET English: Unit VI English in India: A Chronology of Educational Reforms & Language Policy This guide provides a structured, chronological overview of the key educational reforms that have shaped the status, role, and pedagogy of the English language in India. Understanding this evolution is central to mastering Unit VI: English in India for the UGC NET examination. I. Pre-Independence: The Foundation of English (1813–1947) This era marked the shift from classical Indian learning systems to the establishment of Western-style education, with English as its primary vehicle. 1813 The Charter Act The Reform: For the first time, the British government allocated funds (₹1 lakh) specifically for the "revival and improvement of literature" and "the promotion of a kno...

 10 MCQs on South Asian Literature for UGC NET  🔴 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Who is the author of Midnight’s Children, a landmark novel in South Asian literature?   A. Arundhati Roy   B. Salman Rushdie   C. Amitav Ghosh   D. Vikram Seth 2. Which novel by Kamila Shamsie is set during the Partition of India?   A. Burnt Shadows   B. Salt and Saffron   C. Kartography   D. Home Fire 3. Which language is primarily used in the writings of Mahasweta Devi?   A. Hindi   B. Bengali   C. Urdu   D. English 4. Which Sri Lankan author wrote The Forest in the Sea and is known for his ecological themes?   A. Michael Ondaatje   B. Romesh Gunesekera   C. Shyam Selvadurai   D. Jean Arasanayagam 5. Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things is primarily set in which Indian state?   A. Tamil Nadu   B. W...