UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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    Which of the following statements is/are correct about Woods : Despatch (1854)?                                            
    1. It asked the British Indian Government to assume; responsibility for the education of the masses.
    2. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies as well as elementary education.
    3. It failed to address female and vocational education.
    4. It recommended a system of grants-in-aid to encourage private enterprise.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A) 1 and 4 only                 

    B) 1, 2 and 4 only           

    C) 1 and 3 only     

    D) 2, 3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies and vernacular languages for elementary education. It laid stress on female and vocational education.


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