Multiple choice general knowledge

In which year was the railways introduced in India?

  1. 1829

  2. 1853

  3. 1857

  4. 1850
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Explanation

Railways were introduced in India in 1853 when the first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder (Mumbai) to Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. This marked the beginning of the railway network that would become crucial to India's transportation and economic development.

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