Explanation
- A
A B D C
(a) A B D C. Hunter (1882) cannot precede Wood’s Despatch (1854). Opening with Hunter scrambles the nineteenth century.
- B
C B A D
(b) C B A D. Wood then Sadler then Hunter puts 1917–19 before 1882. Sadler cannot jump Hunter.
- C
A B C D
(c) A B C D. Hunter–Sadler–Wood–Sargeant starts in 1882 and places Wood last, which is a century too late.
- D
C A B D
(d) C A B D. Wood’s Despatch is 1854; Hunter Commission 1882; Sadler (Calcutta University) Commission 1917–19; Sargeant Plan 1944. That stored order is the official key.
Summary. Official key is (d) C A B D. Indian education landmarks run Wood 1854, Hunter 1882, Sadler 1917–19, Sargeant 1944. Codes that start with Hunter or place Wood after Sadler fail. Neighbouring names are Charles Wood, W. W. Hunter, Michael Sadler and John Sargent.
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