Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

What was the purpose of introducing the expensive system of electric telegraph in India under British rule?

Options:

Improving communication networks

Promoting trade and commerce

Ensuring law and order

Enhancing rural infrastructure

Correct Answer:

Ensuring law and order

Explanation:

The introduction of the electric telegraph system served the purpose of maintaining law and order, and the postal services, while useful, remained inadequate throughout the colonial period.