The earliest intervention of British Indian Government in the realm of education dates?

Q. The earliest intervention of British Indian Government in the realm of education dates?

(a) 1813

(b) 1854

(c) 1833

(d) 1849

Ans: (a) 1813

Explanation: The Charter Act of 1813 marked a significant milestone as the first step towards making education an objective of the British government. As part of this act, a sum of Rs. 1 lakh was allocated for the education of Indians in British-ruled India. Furthermore, the act provided an impetus to the missionaries by granting them official permission to come to India and participate in the education sector.