In which city was Government College established in 1864 to provide higher education?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Lahore
d) Kolkata
What is one of the merits of the Wood Dispatch regarding the Indian educational system?
a) Promotion of Western literature and government jobs
b) Emphasis on preserving traditional Indian culture
c) Scholarships for poor and deserving students
d) Neglect of Western knowledge and culture
What is one of the demerits of the Wood Dispatch's impact on education?
a) Promotion of vocational education
b) Neglect of women's education
c) Focus on promoting regional languages
d) Successful management of the education system
What key idea did the Wood Dispatch postpone indefinitely, which had been recommended?
a) Promoting religious education
b) Implementation of vocational education
c) Preservation of Sanskrit and Arabic
d) Mass education
Who
chaired the Indian Education Commission of 1882?
a) Lord Ripon
b) William Hunter
c) Despatch 1854
d) Missionaries
Explanation: Sir William Hunter served as the chairman of the Indian Education Commission, officially known as the Hunter Education Commission, in 1882.
What was the main objective of the Hunter Education Commission?
a) Assess Despatch 1854
b) Evaluate War of Independence
c) Promote missionaries
d) Enhance state institutions
Explanation: The primary objective of the Hunter Education Commission was to evaluate the implementation of the principles outlined in the Despatch of 1854.
