Which Governor-General introduced the 'Telegraph' in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Governor-General introduced the 'Telegraph' in India?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord William Bentinck
D. Lord Auckland
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Dalhousie introduced the electric telegraph system in India in 1851, which proved very useful during the Revolt of 1857.

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Question #1
Who founded the 'Indian Home Rule Society' in London in February 1905?
A. V. D. Savarkar
B. Lala Hardayal
C. Madam Bhikaji Cama
D. Shyamji Krishna Varma

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Shyamji Krishna Varma established the Indian Home Rule Society and India House in London in 1905 to support Indian nationalist students abroad.

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Question #2
The 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921 was a major uprising in which district of Kerala?
A. Palakkad
B. Kozhikode
C. Thrissur
D. Malappuram

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Moplah Rebellion mainly occurred in the Malabar region, with the epicentre in Eranad and Valluvanad taluks of present-day Malappuram district.

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Question #3
The 'Indian Universities Act of 1904' was passed during the viceroyalty of?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Hardinge
C. Lord Minto
D. Lord Ripon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Lord Curzon passed the Indian Universities Act in 1904 to tighten government control over universities, which was widely opposed by Indian nationalists.

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