Question

Consider the following statements with respect to outcome of Woods' despatch:
1. It repudiated downward filtration theory.
2. It proposed to focus on vernacular education and vocational education.
3. It led to establishment of Universities in Madras, Calcutta and Bombay.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Wood’s Despatch promoted vernacular education for the masses and rejected the ‘downward filtration theory‘. Universities on the model of the London university be established in big cities like Bombay, Madras and Calcutta.