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OPSC OCS 2025 · Question 22 of 84

All the information concerning the so-called “Black Hole Episode” is found in a single-sided account by an Englishman. What is the name of this Englishman? (2025)

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  1. AWilliam Hamilton __________________________________________________________
  2. BJohn Surman
  3. CJohn Z. HolwellCorrect
  4. DStephenson

Answer: C. John Z. Holwell

Explanation

The famous "Black Hole of Calcutta" narrative comes primarily from the account of: John Zephaniah Holwell Modern historians have questioned many aspects of Holwell's version, including the number of prisoners and the circumstances described.

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2025 GS Paper-I (Set D); answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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