Question : In 1815, who among the following was appointed as the first Surveyor General of India?
Option 1: Henry Walpole
Option 2: Max Muller
Option 3: John Marshall
Option 4: Colin Mackenzie
Correct Answer: Colin Mackenzie
Solution : The correct answer is Colin Mackenzie
Colin Mackenzie rose to prominence in engineering, surveying, and mapping. He assumed the role of India's first Surveyor General in 1815 and remained in it until he died in 1821. He started gathering oral histories from the locals and examining historical sites to gain a deeper understanding of India's past and facilitate colonial governance.
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