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On which date did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan submit a memorandum regarding local-language education to the Viceroy______________________?

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Answer: B. August 01, 1867

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan submitted a significant memorandum advocating for local-language education on August 1, 1867. This document emphasized the importance of instruction in native languages for effective learning. He argued that vernacular education was essential for spreading knowledge widely among the general public. Sir Syed was a tireless advocate for educational modernization and linguistic rights in British India. He founded scientific societies to translate European scientific works into local languages. His advocacy laid the groundwork for establishing advanced educational institutions in northern India.

Mother-tongue education is recognized today as a critical factor in early childhood comprehension. Advocacy documents have historically driven major policy shifts in colonial and national school systems. Linguistic reform in education ensures that academic knowledge remains accessible to ordinary citizens. December 2, 1967 is an incorrect modern twentieth-century date unrelated to Sir Syed historical memorandum. January 12, 1868 shifts the submission date incorrectly into the following calendar year. March 12, 1869 does not match the documented archival date of his local-language memorandum.

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Pedagogy
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Pedagogy
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