The first railway line in India was started in the year

(A) 1853
(B) 1850
(C) 1840
(D) 1890

Correct Answer : 1853
Question Asked : Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010
The development of railway line in India was an effective decision made by British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. The first railway line was laid down from Mumbai to Thane in 1853 during the period of Lord Dalhousie. The main objective of the development of railways in India was to carry raw materials from internal parts of the country to the ports and carry army to remote areas, to crush the revolts.
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