Question

Mention the types of surveys conducted by the British​

Answer 1

SI (cartography) as well as ASI (archaeology), BSI (botany), FSI (forests), FiSI (fisheries), GSI (geology), IIEE (ecology), NIO (oceanography), RGCCI (Census of India) and ZSI (zoology) are key national survey organisations of India.

Answer 2

Answer:

SI (cartography) as well as ASI (archaeology), BSI (botany), FSI (forests), FiSI (fisheries), GSI (geology), IIEE (ecology), NIO (oceanography), RGCCI (Census of India) and ZSI (zoology) are key national survey organisations of India.

Explanation:

British conducted surveys to know the country better. For better administrationTo consolidate their control and establish their power and authority. Surveys were conducted to know country's topography, its local historyAlso to know the social demographics i.e. people's caste, religion, language