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When did Tagore travel to England for higher education, and how did the trip end per the textbook?
A1910 — naturalised as a British citizen
B1885 — completed two degrees
C1900 — appointed to British civil service
D1878 — returned in 1880 without a degree
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 1878 — returned in 1880 without a degree
1. The 'Do you know?' box on Tagore's English education clarifies the dates.
2. He went to England in 1878 to pursue higher education.
3. He returned to India in 1880 'without securing any degree'.
4. He did not feel interested in studies there.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII Education, Ch 1 "Indian Educational Thinkers", §1.1 ¶2_
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