Which of the following aims did Wood's Despatch (1854) seek to promote?
- A. Imparting Western knowledge to Indians
- B. Restricting access to English education
- C. Educating British officers in Sanskrit and Persian
- D. Creating a class of public servants
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Correct answer: D. A and D only
Explanation
The Despatch aimed to spread 'European knowledge' through a graded system and to train Indians for public employment. Training officers in Oriental languages was the work of Fort William College (1800).
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