SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Dalhousie became the governor-general of India in 1849. In 1852 he introduced the Electric Telegraph System in India. The first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854, covering a distance of 800 miles. He introduced postage stamps.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Robert Clive. The modern postal system, a preferred facilitator of communication in British India, was established in India by Lord Clive in 1766 and it was further developed by Warren Hastings in 1774.

Detailed explanation-3: -The East India Company started establishing post offices in India. The East India company opened its first post office in 1727.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was responsible for introducing a variety of modern reforms such as the railways, telegraph and postal networks, and public works in India. The Ganga Canal was completed during his tenure. But, he is most remembered for the Doctrine of Lapse policy which many hold directly responsible for the Indian Revolt of 1857.