8th Class Social Science Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Education Under the British Rule - Short answer Type Question

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    What was the importance of the Wood's Despatch?

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    The Wood's Despatch was the first comprehensive plan for the spread of education in India. It presented a broad plan for the later development of the educational system in the country. It gave the East India Company the total responsibility for education in India. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies and vernaculars at school level. The Despatch emphasized on the practical benefits of western education which would improve the moral character of Indians. They would become honest, hardworking and committed individuals. Also, Indians would develop British tastes and appreciate and buy British goods. They would also realize the importance of   developing the natural resources.


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