Who was the first Surveyor General of India?

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Major James Rennell

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The correct option is B Major James Rennell
Major James Rennell (1742-1830) became a midshipman at age 14, received training in surveying in the Royal Navy, joined the East India Company in 1763, was the first Surveyor General of Bengal (1767-1777), and carried out the first comprehensive geographical survey of much of India.

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