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The 'Wood's Despatch' of 1854, often considered the 'Magna Carta' of English education in India, recommended which of the following?
A. Abolition of vernacular medium schools in favor of English
B. Establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras✓ Correct Answer
C. Exclusive focus on technical and vocational education
D. Complete withdrawal of government grants-in-aid to private schools
💡 Solution & Explanation
Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 recommended the establishment of affiliating universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, which were subsequently set up in 1857. It laid out a comprehensive scheme for education in India, emphasizing both primary education in vernacular languages and higher education through English. Distractor options such as the complete abolition of vernacular schools are factually incorrect since the despatch strongly supported vernacular primary schooling. It recommended grants-in-aid to encourage private educational initiatives.
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