The Act of Incorporation passed by Lord Canning in February 1857 provided for the establishment of which of the following universities?

1.Calcutta

2.Delhi

3.Bombay

4.Madras

A2, 3 & 4 only

B1 & 4 only

C1, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2 & 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

The 1857 Act of Incorporation set up universities at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.

Statement 1, Calcutta, was established in January 1857 as the first of these.

Statement 3, Bombay, followed in July 1857.

Statement 4, Madras, was set up in September 1857.

Statement 2, Delhi, had no university in 1857 and came only in 1922.

These three followed the recommendations of Wood's Despatch of 1854.

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