BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 72
Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Despatch of 1854: 1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies. 2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Wood's Despatch ('Magna Carta of English education') also proposed universities in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) Correct
Correct: the Despatch backed English for higher education and promoted women's and vocational education.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: both are correct.