Question

Answer of What was the reason behind establishment of The Survey of India during the British Rule?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Firmly establishing itself in Bengal after the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the British East India Company felt the need to map and survey the subcontinent, not only to collect revenue, but also help in military expeditions

Answer 2

Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India. Its members are from Survey of India Service cadre of Civil Services of India and Army Officers from the Indian Army Corps of Engineers.