Q. Which British officer founded the Public Works and Forest Departments in Mysore?
Answer: Mark Cubbon
Notes: Mark Cubbon was responsible for the construction of new roads exceeding 2560 kms in length along with 300 bridges in the state. Cubbon also started Coffee plantations which covered over 1.50 lakh acres. He also founded the Public Works and Forest Departments.
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