Question

Which of the following works can be credited to Lord Dalhousie?

1. Laying of first railway line between Bombay and Thane.

2. Introduction of electric telegraph in India.

3. Setting up a separate public works department for the first time.

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

It was during Lord Dalhousie's time that Gurkha regiments came into force.

The Postal system was improved and all important towns were linked by the Telegraph lines.

The important reform during this period was Wood’s Dispatch of 1854. Laying of first railway line between Bombay and thane. +

The setting up of a separate public works department for the first time.