Who among the following was behind the enactment of the Indian Universities Act in the early 20th century?

ALord Canning

BLord Curzon ✓ Correct

CCharles Wood

DLord Dalhousie

Correct answer: (B) Lord Curzon

Explanation

The Indian Universities Act of 1904 was driven by Lord Curzon during his viceroyalty.

Curzon sought tighter state control and higher standards through this legislation.

Lord Canning was Viceroy at the time of the 1857 revolt, well before this Act.

Charles Wood is remembered for the Education Despatch of 1854, not this Act.

Lord Dalhousie preceded the crown's takeover and is tied to railways and annexations.

The 1904 Act followed the Indian Universities Commission of 1902.

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