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ICSE Class 8 Answered

How did the rise of English as the language of communication help unite the Indians?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 21 May, 2015, 05:54: PM
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People from different regions spoke different languages, but the introduction of English helped them converse with each other in a common language. Though a vast majority of the population had absolutely no knowledge of English or Western education, the slowly developing educated middle class used English extensively for its inter-regional linkages. Since English allowed them to exchange ideas and views about the politics and economics of British India, it encouraged a sense of unity.

Answered by | 21 May, 2015, 07:54: PM
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