The 'Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras' were established in 1857 following the recommendations of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras' were established in 1857 following the recommendations of?
A. Hunter Commission
B. Wood's Despatch
C. Raleigh Commission
D. Macaulay's Minute
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Wood's Despatch of 1854 recommended the establishment of universities, leading to the creation of the first three universities in 1857.

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