Consider the following with regard to Telegraph in India 1 The first director general of telegraphs ...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

Consider the following with regard to Telegraph in India:

1) The first director general of telegraphs in India was William Brooke O'Shaughnessy

2) Lord Dalhousie had authorised him to construct an experimental line and in 1852 he was appointed director general of telegraphs

3) It was "telegraph" that saved India in mutiny of 1857

4) Telegraph communication between India and England was opened in 1865 by the Persian Gulf line

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1&2 only

1,2&3 only

1,3&4 only

All the above

Telegraphs began in India in 1854

The first director general of telegraphs in India was William Brooke O'Shaughnessy. Lord Dalhousie had authorised him to construct an experimental line and in 1852 he was appointed director general of telegraphs and authorised to construct an extensive system.
The 800-mile line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in March, 1854, and two years later 4000 miles were in operation, including lines to Bombay and Madras.
It was "telegraph" that saved India in mutiny of 1857. Telegraph communication between India and England was opened in 1865 by the Persian Gulf line