The 'first railway line' in India was built during the tenure of which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'first railway line' in India was built during the tenure of which Governor-General?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Hardinge
C. Lord Elgin
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The first railway line, from Bombay to Thane, was opened in 1853 during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie, who was instrumental in promoting railways in India.

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The Indian National Army (INA) was initially founded by which leader?
A. Rash Behari Bose
B. Chandra Shekhar Azad
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mohan Singh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Indian National Army was first formed by Captain Mohan Singh in Singapore in 1942 with Indian prisoners of war. Later, Subhas Chandra Bose took over the leadership and revived the INA in 1943.

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The States Reorganisation Commission was headed by:
A. JVP Committee
B. Nehru
C. S.K. Dhar
D. Fazl Ali

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in which present-day state?
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Santhal Hul of 1855 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the region that now forms Jharkhand, protesting against land revenue and moneylenders.

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