With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute, consider the following statements: 1. It gave preference to western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning. 2. It proposed English as a medium of instruction in schools and colleges. 3. It forwarded the 'downward filtration theory'. 4. It led to the opening of a large number of elementary schools. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute, consider the following statemen

1.	With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute, consider the following statements: 1. It gave preference to western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning. 2. It proposed English as a medium of instruction in schools and colleges. 3. It forwarded the 'downward filtration theory'. 4. It led to the opening of a large number of elementary schools. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1, 2 and 3 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only