Question

The first railway in India was laid down during the period of

• A. Lord Dalhousie
• B. Lord Curzon
• C. Lord Wellesley
• D. Lord Lytton

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Lord Dalhousie

• The development of the 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.