The Colaba Observatory, studying the Earth's magnetic field, was established in which year?
A1823
B1923
C1723
D1950
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1823
Earth's magnetism had been studied in India since the Colaba Observatory was set up in 1823.
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