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In which one of the following years was the first telegraphic connection established between Europe and India ?<\/p>\n

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\nOption C is correct. The first successful and reliable direct telegraphic cable connection between Europe (via Persia and the Persian Gulf) and India was established in 1865.
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\nEstablishing reliable telegraph communication between Europe and India in the 19th century was a major technological and infrastructural achievement that significantly reduced communication time.
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\nWhile telegraph lines were laid in India from the early 1850s (1851 was the first experimental line, 1854 saw lines like Calcutta-Agra), connecting India to Europe required overcoming significant geographical challenges, primarily laying submarine cables across the Arabian Sea and establishing land lines through intermediate territories. The 1865 link was crucial for administrative and commercial purposes during the British Raj.
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In which one of the following years was the first telegraphic connection established between Europe and India ? [amp_mcq option1=”1851″ option2=”1854″ option3=”1865″ option4=”1871″ correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2022 Download PDFAttempt Online Option C is correct. The first successful and reliable direct telegraphic cable connection between Europe (via Persia and … <\/p>\n

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