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Q234. Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? 1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. 2. Establishment of universities was recommended. 3. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?

  1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced.
  2. Establishment of universities was recommended.
  3. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 and 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Wood's Despatch of 1854 is regarded as the 'Magna Carta of English Education in India'.

  • Statement 1 is correct: It recommended the introduction of a Grants-in-Aid system to support private educational institutions.
  • Statement 2 is correct: It recommended the establishment of universities on the model of the London University in the Presidency towns of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: It recommended vernacular languages as the medium of instruction at the primary and secondary levels, while English was recommended as the medium for higher education.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Absolute phrase alert: Statement 3 claims English was recommended 'at all levels of education'. Primary and vernacular education was meant to be in Indian vernaculars. Eliminating statement 3 leaves Option A.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q234)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 and 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q234

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 234 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Absolute phrase alert: Statement 3 claims English was recommended 'at all levels of education'. Primary and vernacular education was meant to be in Indian vernaculars. Eliminating statement 3 leaves Option A.

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