The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s despatch of 1854 was
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(a)The creation of employment opportunities for native Indians
(b)The spread of western culture in India
(c)The promotion of literacy among the people using English medium of language
(d)The introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education
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