Consider the following statements: 1. The first telegraph line in India was **** between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The first telegraph line in India was **** between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour

2. The first Export Processing Zone in India was set up in Kandla. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(c) The first electric telegraph line in India was started between Kolkata and Diamond Harbour in 1850 and first export zone of India set up in Kandla in 1965.