The aim of education as stated by the Woods despatch of 1854 was

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Q: 71 (IAS/2003)
The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s despatch of 1854 was

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History

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IAS

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{'traditional indian education': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'native indians': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'education': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'literacy': [1, 1, 3, 2], 'western culture': [0, 0, 3, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'english medium': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'introduction': [4, 0, 7, 7]}

The correct answer is Option 4: The introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education.

Here`s a rundown of each option to understand why:

Option 1: The creation of employment opportunities for native Indians - This is incorrect. Wood`s despatch was an education module, and its focus was not on job creation which is largely an economic issue.

Option 2: The spread of western culture in India - Although English education was introduced it wasn`t primarily to spread western culture but to educate the masses and cultivate a class of people who can assist in the administration.

Option 3: The promotion of literacy among people using English medium of language - Partially true, but the main aim was not only promoting literacy but also to spread scientific temper and rationalism.

Option 4: The introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education - This is correct. The primary aim of Wood`s despatch was to introduce the study of natural sciences and stimulate rationalism, breaking away from traditional education which was largely religious and philosophical.