1. What is vernacular?
Vernacular is a term generally used to refer to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is seen as the standard language.
2. Who were Orientalists?
Those with a scholarly knowledge of the language and culture of Asia were known as Orientalists.
3. Which task was assigned to the government pundits by the company?
The government pundits were assigned by the company to visit the pathshalas and try and improve the standard of teaching.
4. What were the views of Mahatma Gandhi’s regarding education?
According to Mahatma Gandhi, education ought to develop a person’s mind and soul. People had to work with their hands, learn craft and know how to operate different things. This would develop their mind and their capacity to understand.