The Despatch explicitly stated its aim was "to diffuse among the native inhabitants of India that knowledge which is necessary for the spread of civilisation, and which has been and is developing with the progress of society in Europe." This reflects the intention to introduce Western knowledge, science, philosophy, and culture.
The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s despatch of 1854 was
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2003 · Topic: Development of Education in Modern India (Wood's Despatch of 1854 and its Impact on Educational Reform)
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Answer: B. The spread of western culture in India
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