{"id":71936,"date":"2024-04-20T11:19:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=71936"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:19:19","slug":"the-first-political-agent-of-manipur-appointed-by-the-british-was","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-first-political-agent-of-manipur-appointed-by-the-british-was\/","title":{"rendered":"The first Political Agent of Manipur appointed by the British was:"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Major General McCulloch” option2=”Captain Grant” option3=”Lord Roberts” option4=”Col. Johnstone” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is a) Major General McCulloch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Major General Albert Hyndman McCulloch was the first Political Agent of Manipur appointed by the British. He was appointed in 1835 and served in that position until his death in 1841.<\/p>\n

McCulloch was a Scottish soldier and administrator who served in the British East India Company. He was born in 1789 and joined the company in 1807. He served in various parts of India, including Bengal, Madras, and Bombay. In 1835, he was appointed Political Agent of Manipur.<\/p>\n

As Political Agent, McCulloch was responsible for managing the British relationship with the Manipuri state. He also played a role in the development of the Manipuri economy and society. He died in 1841 at the age of 52.<\/p>\n

The other options are incorrect.<\/p>\n