Question

Q. Which of the following events occurred during the term of Lord Dalhousie in India:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All the Statements are correct: Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. He was responsible for introducing a variety of modern reforms such as the railways, telegraph and postal networks, and public works in India. The Ganga Canal was completed during his tenure.

• The 1st railway line running from Bombay to Thana was opened to traffic in 1853.
• The same year (1853), the first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened.
• Dalhousie introduced postage stamps. Previously cash payment had to be made when a letter was posted.
• The Post & Telegraph Department was also established in the same year.