25. The aim of education as stated by the Wood's Despatch of 1854 was

(a) the creation of employment opportunities for native Indians

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(b) the spread of western culture in India

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

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Solution

The correct option is (c) the promotion of literacy among the people using English medium

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(a) James Mill was a severe critic of the Orientalists.

(b) The 1854 Despatch on education was in favour of English being introduced as a medium of higher education in India.

(d) Rabindranath Tagore felt that children ought to be subjected to strict discipline.

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