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Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Despatch of 1854:1. It recommended the establishment of universities at Calcutta, Bombay…

Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Despatch of 1854:

1. It recommended the establishment of universities at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.

2. It recommended a system of grants-in-aid to encourage private effort in education.

3. It recommended English as the sole medium of instruction at all stages of education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A1 only
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Despatch recommended vernacular medium at lower stages and English (together with the vernacular) at higher stages.

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