Q. In context with the Wood’s despatch, consider the following statements:

1. Wood’s Despatch of 1854 laid the foundation of present system of education in India.
2. It helped the educational institutions founded private efforts to obtain grants from government of India
3. It made a provision of moral and religious education as important part of education

Which among the above is / are correct statements?
Answer: 1 & 2
Notes: Wood’s Despatch of 1854 is called the Magnacarta of English Education in India. As per the act an education department was to be set in every province. At least one government school was to be opened in each and every district. Grant in Aid was also decided to provide in private schools. Providing the training in the mother tongue of the Indian natives was decided. No provision of religious education was entertained as per the recommendation.