Question

List two disadvantages of introduction of Wood's Despatch.

Answer 1

(1)The main purpose of Despatch was to spread Western knowledge.

(2)Despatch gave priority to English. ...

(3)Despatch set up the defective system of education.

(4)

Despatch took the idea of London University for Indian Universities.

Answer 2

1. The Despatch set up the defective system of education. Education remained as a means for earning livelihood and not a means for obtaining knowledge.

2.   The Despatch gave priority to English. The government was spending the major portion or almost all the allotted money for the education in the development and extension of English schools.