India Exam Junction
45. In 1813 which governor general said, 'Indians have superior endowments in reading, writing, and arithmetic than the common people of any nation in Europe'?
Warren Hastings
Lord Wellesley
Cornwallis
Dalhousie
Correct Answer :
Warren Hastings
Solution
In 1813, Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, remarked that Indians possess superior skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic compared to the common people of Europe. This statement highlighted the intellectual capabilities of Indians during the British colonial period, though it came amid colonial policies that later disrupted traditional education systems.