Purpose of Electric Telegraph
The introduction of electric telegraph in India primarily served which purpose?
- Promoting Indian culture
- Maintaining law and order — Correct Answer
- Developing Indian commerce
- Educating the masses
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The expensive system of electric telegraph served the purpose of maintaining law and order.
Key Points:
- Infrastructure development was driven by colonial interests.
- Postal services served useful public purpose but remained inadequate.
- Inland waterways sometimes proved uneconomical.
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