Q484
Who among the following was the first Surveyor General of India?
A.
Colin Mackenzie
AnswerB.
Arthur cotton
C.
Rippon
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The East India Company appointed James Rennell to survey the Bengal Presidency in 1767. Lord Clive appointed him as Surveyor General. Colin Mackenzie was appointed Surveyor General of Madras Presidency in 1810, but these posts were abolished in 1815 and Mackenzie was made the first Surveyor General of India.