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 correct answer is Option 3: Ensuring law and order

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.