Clause 43 of the Charter Act of 1813 of the British Parliament concerned

The correct answer is Education in India.

Key Points

• The Charter Act of 1813 was a landmark decision by the British Parliament, as it formally acknowledged the duty of the British government to promote education in India.
• The Act allocated a sum of one lakh rupees for the purpose of education, which was to be utilized for the promotion of knowledge of sciences, literature, and the encouragement of learned natives of India.
• It marked the beginning of state intervention in education and the establishment of a formal education policy in British India.
• The promotion of Western education and sciences through the use of English as the medium was later emphasized, laying the foundation for the modern education system in India.

Additional Information

• Law and Order situation in India: This refers to the maintenance of internal security and public order in the country. However, the Charter Act of 1813 did not deal directly with the administration of law and order in India.
• Foreign policy and trade relations in India: The Charter Act of 1813 is significant for ending the trade monopoly of the British East India Company, except for trade in tea and trade with China. However, this was primarily an economic reform and not directly related to foreign policy.
• Initiation of Indian Renaissance: The Indian Renaissance refers to the cultural, social, and intellectual awakening in India during the 19th century, influenced by Western education and reform movements. While the Charter Act of 1813 indirectly contributed to this by promoting education, it is not directly associated with the Renaissance itself.