What historic navigation structure, first constructed in 1846 during British colonial rule, stands on Kutubdia Island?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Kutubdia Lighthouse
- Step 1: The historic Kutubdia Lighthouse, first commissioned in 1846 by the British administration, was the first maritime lighthouse erected along the Bengal coast. Answer: the Kutubdia Lighthouse. Why not the others: the Chattogram Signal Beacon and Martin's Navigational Post don't fit.
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