Here are 20 selected PYQs related to "English in India" along with their answers and brief explanations: --- 1. Who made the statement, "The great object of the British Government ought to be the promotion of European literature and science among the natives of India"? Answer: (a) Lord Macaulay Explanation: This statement is a part of Lord Macaulay's Minute on Education (1835), advocating English education in India. 2. Which language was replaced by English as the official language of the East India Company in 1835? Answer: (b) Persian Explanation: Persian was replaced by English to align with British administrative and educational policies. 3. What does Todd Kachru's "Three Circles of English" include? Answer: (c) Inner Circle, Outer Circle, Expanding Circle Explanation: This model categorizes English usage globally based on h...