Multiple choice general knowledge

When was the first train in Indian started?

  1. 1851

  2. 1852

  3. 1853

  4. 1854

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first railway line in India was inaugurated on April 16, 1853, running from Mumbai (then Bombay) to Thane. This 34 km journey marked the beginning of railway transport in India. The service was operated by the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, making 1853 a historically significant year in Indian transport.