Development of Infrastructure during British Rule

1. In what year was the submarine telegraphy system between India and Europe established?

  1. 1870
  2. 1865
  3. 1858
  4. 1882
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Answer: Option B. 1865

2. Why is 1853 a significant year in the history of Indian transport?

  1. First cargo plane
  2. Introduction of steamships
  3. Completion of the Grand Trunk Road
  4. First passenger train service
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Answer: Option D. First passenger train service

3. When was the Imperial Records Department, now known as the National Archives of India, established?

  1. 1891
  2. 1901
  3. 1875
  4. 1887
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Answer: Option A. 1891

4. What was India’s first oil refinery?

  1. Digboi Refinery
  2. Bombay High Refinery
  3. Kandla Refinery
  4. Cochin Refinery
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Answer: Option A. Digboi Refinery

5. During which century did the British make the most significant investments in India’s core and infrastructure sectors?

  1. 18th century
  2. 20th century
  3. 19th century
  4. 17th century
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Answer: Option C. 19th century