The first railway line was constructed during the rule of
Question and options
The first railway line was constructed during the rule of
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Bentinck
- James Cornwallis
- Warren Hastings
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Lord Dalhousie
India's first passenger railway (Bombay to Thane, 1853) was built during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Dalhousie.
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