Practice - Introduction of Postal and Telegraph Services
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Practice Questions
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What was the primary purpose of the telegraph in British India?
💡 Hint: Think about why quick communication would be important in governance.
Name one benefit of the postal service for ordinary Indians.
💡 Hint: Consider how people communicated before the postal service.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the primary function of the telegraph during British rule?
💡 Hint: Think about how this technology would serve in controlling an empire.
True or False: The postal system was only designed for British use.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure and purpose of the postal service offered to locals.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically evaluate the impact of the telegraph on Indian society beyond mere communication. What were the broader implications?
💡 Hint: Think about how communication influences societal movements.
Discuss the contradictions presented by the British postal and telegraph systems in India—serving both administrative control and public communication. How did this dual role affect Indian citizens?
💡 Hint: Consider both the benefits and restrictions imposed by these services.
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