The 'Wood's Despatch' is known as the 'Magna Carta of Indian Education'. It was sent in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Wood's Despatch' is known as the 'Magna Carta of Indian Education'. It was sent in which year?

A. 1882

B. 1854

C. 1835

D. 1904

Answer: Option B

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Sir Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 outlined a comprehensive plan for education in India, recommending the establishment of universities and a system of grants-in-aid.

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The first railway line in India was opened in 1853 between which two places?

A. Madras and Bangalore

B. Delhi and Agra

C. Calcutta and Delhi

D. Bombay and Thane

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The first passenger train in India ran from Bombay to Thane on 16 April 1853, covering a distance of 34 km. This marked the beginning of the Indian railway system.

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Which city was declared the capital of Punjab after Chandigarh was built?

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B. Chandigarh

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D. Lahore

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Correct Answer: Option B

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After partition, Lahore went to Pakistan, so Chandigarh was built as the new capital of Indian Punjab, designed by Le Corbusier, and was inaugurated in 1953.

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