The 'First Passenger Train' ran from Bombay to Thane in 1853. Which locomotive was used? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Thakur Hari Singh was one of the earliest Indians to receive a King's Commission in the British Indian Army in 1918, later followed by others. Actually, the first Indian commissioned officer was Subhas Chandra Bose's father's generation? I'll refine: The first Indian to be commissioned as an officer was in 1918 through the Cadet College in Indore. I'll use a more precise fact: The first Indian to become a commissioned officer was Shri S. G. Thakur Singh, though Cariappa is well-known. I'll avoid ambiguity by asking about the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.

Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1833 removed restrictions and theoretically opened the civil services to all subjects of the British Empire, including Indians, though recruitment was still through competitive exams in London.

Explanation:
Captain William Hawkins visited the court of Jahangir in 1608-1611 to secure trade concessions, but was unsuccessful due to Portuguese influence.