Multiple choice

The first railway line in India was developed from

  1. Madras to Bombay

  2. Bombay to Thane

  3. Calcutta to Delhi

  4. Bombay to Delhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first railway line in India was officially opened on April 16, 1853, running from Bombay (Bori Bunder) to Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. This marked the beginning of railway development in the Indian subcontinent under British colonial rule. The railway was inaugurated by Lord Dalhousie and carried 400 passengers on its first journey.

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