Wood's Despatch of 1854 is also known as the? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Wood's Despatch of 1854 is also known as the?
A. Recommendations of the Raleigh Commission
B. Blue Book of Education
C. Magna Carta of English Education in India
D. Educational Reforms of Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sir Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 laid down a comprehensive scheme for education in India, recommending a hierarchy from primary schools to universities. It is often called the 'Magna Carta of English Education in India'.

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Question #1
The 'Bangladesh' (East Pakistan) became independent later, but during partition in 1947, it was part of Pakistan. Which Muslim League leader from Bengal became the first Chief Minister of East Bengal?
A. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
B. Nurul Amin
C. Khawaja Nazimuddin
D. A. K. Fazlul Huq

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin became the first Chief Minister of East Bengal (East Pakistan) after partition.

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The 'Junagadh issue' was resolved by a plebiscite in February 1948. Who was the Nawab of Junagadh?
A. Hari Singh
B. Hamidullah Khan
C. Muhammad Mahabat Khan III
D. Osman Ali Khan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III acceded to Pakistan, but the people voted to join India.

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The 'I.N.A. trials' were held at the:
A. Calcutta High Court
B. Bombay High Court
C. Cellular Jail, Andaman
D. Red Fort, Delhi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The trials of INA prisoners (Shah Nawaz Khan, Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Prem Sahgal) were held at the Red Fort in 1945-46.

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