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in Class 12 by kratos

The aim of education as stated by the Wood'* Despatch of 1854 was:

(a) the creation of employment opportunities for native Indians

(b) the spread of western culture in India

(c) the promotion of literacy among the people using English medium

(d) the introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education

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by kratos
 
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(d) Wood'* Despatch of 1854 are considered as the Magna Carta of English education in India. Statement 3 is incorrect as it recommended English as the medium of instructions for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.

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