Who was appointed as the first Surveyor General of India in 1815?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- Colin Mackenzie
Colin Mackenzie was appointed as the first Surveyor General of India in 1815. He was a Scottish army officer and orientalist who played a major role in the development of Indian archaeology and epigraphy. He also surveyed and mapped large parts of South India.