Which of the following documents is termed the Magna Carta of English education in India?

ACharles Wood's Dispatch ✓ Correct

BMacaulay's minutes

CMountstuart Elphinstone's minutes

DThe Wardha system

Correct answer: (A) Charles Wood's Dispatch

Explanation

Charles Wood's Dispatch of 1854 is termed the Magna Carta of English education in India.

Macaulay's Minutes of 1835 promoted English education but do not carry this title.

Elphinstone's minutes of 1823 preceded these developments but are not so named.

The Wardha system was Gandhi's scheme of basic education, unrelated to this title.

Wood's Dispatch laid down a comprehensive scheme from primary schools to universities.

It led to the founding of the first Indian universities in 1857.

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