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UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    Who among the following has started the Public Works Department in India in AD 1848?       [NDA 2008-II]

    A)  Lord William Bentinck

    B)  Lord Dalhousie

    C)  Lord Wellesley

    D)  Lord Cornwallis

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     A separate Public Works Department was established by Lord Dalhousie. The main works of this department were to construct roads, bridges and government buildings.


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