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Which education-related document, issued in 1854, laid the foundation for modern education in India?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
Wood's Despatch

Wood's Despatch: Foundation of Modern Indian Education

The document issued in \(1854\) that is recognized for laying the foundation for the modern education system in India was Wood's Despatch.

Key points:

  • Issued by the British East India Company in \(1854\).
  • Often called the "Magna Carta" of English education in India.
  • It emphasized the promotion of Western education and English language while also suggesting the development of vernacular languages.
  • It recommended the creation of a Department of Public Instruction in each presidency, a vernacular primary school system, high schools, and affiliated colleges.

Therefore, Wood's Despatch is the correct answer as it significantly shaped the structure and policy of education in British India.

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