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Which language was replaced by English as the official language for the government of India in 1835?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Arabic
  2. Persian
  3. Turkish
  4. Urdu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Persian

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Persian šŸ“š Explanation: In 1835, following Lord Macaulay's Minute on Education, the British government replaced Persian with English as the official language for government administration and higher courts. This was a major shift in the administrative history of India, aiming to create a class of Indians educated in Western thought. Persian had been the court language since the Mughal era.