Q81 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, . H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

A archaeological excavations
B establishment of English Press in Colonial India
C establishment of Churches in Princely States
D construction of railways in Colonial India

Correct answer: (a) archaeological excavations

Explanation

  1. A

    archaeological excavations

    Archaeological excavations. Rea, Longhurst, Sewell, Burgess, Elliot — ASI / South Indian archaeology and epigraphy.

  2. B

    establishment of English Press in Colonial India

    English press. Different names (Hicky, Serampore).

  3. C

    establishment of Churches in Princely States

    Churches in princely states. Unrelated.

  4. D

    construction of railways in Colonial India

    Colonial railways. Unrelated.

Summary. Official key is (a). Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot are names from the Archaeological Survey and from early documentation of South Indian monuments and inscriptions — excavation and survey, not press, churches or railways.

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