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COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which year the telegraphic line was stopped in India?
A
2015
B
2013
C
2020
D
2001
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2013: With effect from July 13, 2013, 162 years old telegraph service discontinued in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Telegram service, which remained in India for 163 years, is no more in use. Here’s a look at some interesting facts about the service which was last used on July 14, 2013.

Detailed explanation-3: -13.07. 2013 – Six years ago. Telegraph services in India date back to 1850, when the first experimental telegraph line was established between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Telegraphic communication which started in India in 1853, was discontinued since July 2013, after 160 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -General Manager (Telegraph Services) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Corporate office, New Delhi, the telegraph service is to be discontinued with effect from July 15, 2013.

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