The 'first railway line' in India was built during the tenure of which Governor-General?
A. Lord Hardinge
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Elgin
Answer: Option C
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.
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex any princely state where the ruler died without a natural male heir. It was used to annex states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
Explanation:
After resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress in 1939 due to ideological rifts, Subhas Chandra Bose established the All India Forward Bloc.
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