Wood's Despatch is related with ______.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 07 Dec 2022 Shift 4)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. Education
  2. Famine
  3. Trade
  4. Military

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Education
vigyan-express
Free
PYST 1: SSC CGL - General Awareness (Held On : 20 April 2022 Shift 2)
3.6 Lakh Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 10 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is Education.

Key Points:

  • Charles Wood was the President of the Board of Control(Introduced through Pitt’s India Act, 1784) of English East India Company.
  • He had also been the Secretary of the state of India.
  • In 1854 he sent a despatch to Lord Dalhousie(the Governor-General of India at that time).
  • Wood’s despatch suggested that primary schools must Adopt vernacular languages.
  • Through the despatch, he also suggested that high schools use anglo-vernacular medium and that English should be the medium for college-level education.
  • Hence, Wood’s Despatch is considered as ‘Magna-Carta’ of English Education in India.
Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jul 7, 2025

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination has been officially released on the SSC's new portal – www.ssc.gov.in.

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision. 

More India under East India Company’s Rule Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti lucky teen patti real cash game teen patti game lucky teen patti