Railway and Telegraph — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding the introduction of railways in British India is/are correct? 1. The first railway line was opened in 1853 between Bombay and Thane. 2. Lord Dalhousie is often called the 'Father of Indian Railways'. 3. The 'Guarantee System' ensured a fixed return on investment for British private companies. 4. The primary motive for railway construction was to promote indigenous industrialization in India.
Consider the following statements about the Telegraph system in British India: 1. It was primarily introduced for commercial communication by private companies. 2. Dr. William O'Shaughnessy played a key role in its early development. 3. It proved instrumental in the British suppression of the 1857 Revolt.
Which of the following was NOT a direct economic consequence of railway development in British India?
The 'gauge problem' in Indian railways during British rule refers to:
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Infrastructure Paradox' in the context of British Indian railways and telegraphs, as per Vyyuha's analysis?