Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2023 (08.12.2023) Shift-II
The Education Despatch of 1854 suggested professional training in which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Library science
- 2. Law
- 3. Medicine
- 4. Civil Engineering
- 5. Material science
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4 only — The Despatch suggested professional training in law, medicine and civil engineering, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The Despatch suggested professional training in law, medicine and civil engineering, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★Wood's Education Despatch of 1854 shaped modern education in India.
★It recommended a graded system of schools and universities.
★It also called for professional and vocational training.
★This included training in law, medicine and civil engineering.
★Library science and material science were not part of its recommendations, so statements 1 and 5 are excluded.
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