Practice Introduction of Postal and Telegraph Services - 4.2 | 5. British Policies and Their Impacts | ICSE Class 8 History
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4.2 - Introduction of Postal and Telegraph Services

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Question 1

Easy

What was the primary purpose of the telegraph in British India?

💡 Hint: Think about why quick communication would be important in governance.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of the postal service for ordinary Indians.

💡 Hint: Consider how people communicated before the postal service.

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Question 1

What was the primary function of the telegraph during British rule?

  • Rapid military communication
  • Cultural exchange
  • Economic trade

💡 Hint: Think about how this technology would serve in controlling an empire.

Question 2

True or False: The postal system was only designed for British use.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the structure and purpose of the postal service offered to locals.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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