Which of the following universities were established first in India under the provisions of the Wood’s Despatch? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following universities were established first in India under the provisions of the Wood’s Despatch?

A. Delhi, Aligarh, and Banaras Universities

B. Allahabad and Punjab Universities

C. Mysore and Hyderabad Universities

D. Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras Universities

Answer: Option D

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In 1857, following the recommendations of Wood's Despatch, the first three modern Indian universities were incorporated at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.

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