Which one of the following is regarded as the 'Magna Carta of English Education' in India?

AMacaulay's Minute

BHunter Commission

CElphinstone report

DWood's Despatch ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Wood's Despatch

Explanation

Wood's Despatch of 1854 is called the Magna Carta of English Education in India for laying the framework of the modern education system.

Macaulay's Minute of 1835 promoted English as the medium but is not given this title.

The Hunter Commission of 1882 reviewed primary and secondary education rather than founding the system.

The Elphinstone report dealt with education in the Bombay Presidency and had a limited scope.

Wood's Despatch recommended a graded system from primary schools to universities and grants-in-aid.

It led to the creation of Education Departments and the first three universities in 1857.

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