Multiple choice

The first railway line running from Mumbai to Thana was opened to traffic in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first railway line in India, running from Mumbai (then Bombay) to Thana, was opened to traffic in 1853. This marked the beginning of railway development in India. The other dates are incorrect - 1666, 1646, and 1793 are far too early, while 1831 was when the railway was first suggested, not built.