Paper 1 · Higher Education
In which year were the Presidency Universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras set up, following the recommendations of Wood's Dispatch?
A1854
B1857 ✓ Correct
C1858
D1861
Correct answer: (B) 1857 — The Presidency Universities were set up in 1857, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Presidency Universities were set up in 1857, so that is the answer.
★Wood's Dispatch of 1854 recommended universities in the Presidency towns.
★Following this, the universities at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were set up in 1857.
★So the Presidency Universities were established in 1857.
★The years 1854, 1858 and 1861 are not correct.
★So the answer is 1857.
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