The first commercial railway line in India was opened for traffic between Bombay and Thane in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first commercial railway line in India was opened for traffic between Bombay and Thane in which year?
A. 1855
B. 1853
C. 1856
D. 1850
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, during Lord Dalhousie's administration.

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