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Data Storage Device class 5

We have learnt that a computer has many components and attachments that perform specific functions and enable us to use it for different purposes like solving sums, typing documents, searching for information, playing games, listening to music and so on. We also know that a computer remembers the information saved in it. Some common components of computer are keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer, etc. These components must be connected to the CPU, which is the most important-the brain of the computer All these parts are together called the hardware or computer peripherals. You would recall that the computer hardware can be broadly categorized into the following types: Input Devices • Output Devices • Processing Unit • Storage Devices   You are already familiar with different types of input and output devices, and the Central Processing Unit. Let us now learn about storage devices of a computer. STORAGE DEVICES Devices in which a computer stores data, instructions and information are c...

The Magna Carta of English Education: Charles Wood’s Despatch

  The Magna Carta of English Education: Charles Wood’s Despatch Once upon a time, in the bustling corridors of the English East India Company, there existed a man named Charles Wood. As the President of the Board of Control, he held immense influence over the company’s affairs. However, his legacy extended far beyond mere bureaucracy; it reached the very heart of India’s educational landscape. In 1854, Charles Wood penned a historic despatch addressed to Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India. This seemingly innocuous document would go on to shape the future of education in the subcontinent. Let’s explore the key features of Wood’s Despatch and its profound impact: Promotion of Vernacular Languages Wood advocated for the use of vernacular languages in primary schools. He believed that education should be accessible to all, regardless of linguistic background. His vision led to the establishment of government schools in every district, ensuring that education reached even the...