The 'Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras' were established in 1857 following the recommendations of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras' were established in 1857 following the recommendations of?

A. Raleigh Commission

B. Wood's Despatch

C. Hunter Commission

D. Macaulay's Minute

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Wood's Despatch of 1854 recommended the establishment of universities, leading to the creation of the first three universities in 1857.

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