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The first telegraph line between Calcutta and Agra was opened in - |
A. | 1851 |
B. | 1853 |
C. | 1854 |
D. | 1855 |
Answer» A. 1851 | |
Explanation: The history of Indian telecom can be started with the introduction of telegraph. The Indian postal and telecom sectors are one of the world's oldest. In 1850, the first experimental electric telegraph line was started between Kolkata and Diamond Harbour. In 1851 it was opened for the use of the British East India Company. |
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