Telegraphy was introduced in India during the administration of Lord Dalhousie.
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Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2014 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Development of Railways and other Infrastructure (Colonial Motives and Impact))
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- In which one of the following years was the first telegraphic connection established between Europe and India ?
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- The separate railway budget practice was prevalent till 2016, since when the practice of separate railway budget was started ?
- When was air transport started in India?
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