Condition of Postal Services
What was the condition of postal services in India during the colonial period?
- Highly efficient and widespread
- Served useful public purpose but remained all through inadequate — Correct Answer
- Did not exist at all
- Only served the military
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Postal services, despite serving a useful public purpose, remained all through inadequate.
Key Points:
- Infrastructure development was driven by colonial interests.
- Electric telegraph served law and order purposes.
- Postal services were among the few public-benefit developments.
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