Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one is the route of first Railway Track setup in Bengal?

  1. Howrah to Pandua

  2. Howrah to Kharagpur

  3. Howrah to Andal

  4. Howrah to Mecheda
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Explanation

The first railway line in Bengal was established from Howrah to Pandua (near Hooghly), covering approximately 41 kilometers. This line was opened to traffic in 1854, making it one of the earliest railway routes in eastern India during the early phase of railway development under British colonial rule. The East Indian Railway Company was responsible for this pioneering infrastructure project.

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