Multiple choice general knowledge

The first long distance overhead telegraphic link in India was started in 1853 between Calcutta and

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Agra

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first telegraphic link in India was established in 1851 between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour (near Kolkata), not any of the cities listed. The 1853 line mentioned extended from Calcutta to Khandwa via Agra, but the terminus was Khandwa. Therefore, none of the specific cities mentioned in options A, B, or C were the correct endpoint.

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