Multiple choice

The first telegraph line was between which cities and when?

  1. Calcutta and Agra, 1852

  2. Bombay and Calcutta, 1851

  3. Madras and Calcutta, 1862

  4. Delhi and Agra, 1829
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The first electric telegraph line in India was established between Calcutta and Agra in 1852, covering a distance of about 1,280 kilometers. This communication revolution was initiated by William O'Shaughnessy and was closely followed by the opening of the first telegraph line in Europe. The system became crucial for British administrative control over India.

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