Correct option is D
The Acts of incorporation passed in
1857 led to the establishment of the
Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, and they were modeled after the
University of London. The University of London served as the template for these universities because it operated as an
examining and affiliating body, rather than being a teaching institution. Similarly, the universities established in India under the 1857 Acts were initially intended to conduct examinations and grant degrees rather than provide direct teaching.
· The
University of London model was selected for its emphasis on affiliation and examination, which suited the British colonial administration’s goal of producing a class of educated Indians who could assist in governance and administration.
· These universities were designed to be
affiliating universities, meaning that they had the authority to grant degrees to students from various affiliated colleges and institutions.
Information Booster 1.
University of London was one of the first universities to adopt the
affiliating model, where the university oversees examinations and degree conferral, while the teaching is done by affiliated institutions.
2. The
1857 Acts of Incorporation marked a significant development in higher education in India, establishing formal universities in the presidency towns of
Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
3. These universities played a crucial role in promoting
Western-style education in India, primarily through the medium of English.
4. The
Woods Despatch of 1854 laid the groundwork for this development, emphasizing the need for higher education institutions in India.
5. The focus was on creating a
bureaucratic elite, with graduates often entering into civil service or administrative roles in British India.
6. The initial setup did not involve significant teaching activity; instead, the universities concentrated on
examining students and certifying their qualifications through degrees.
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