Which departments did Wood's Despatch (1854) recommend in the universities?
- A. Arabic
- B. English
- C. French
- D. Law
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Correct answer: B. A, B and D only
Explanation
The Despatch proposed London-model universities with chairs in law, civil engineering, and the vernacular and classical languages (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian), besides English.
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