The first railway line in India was opened in 1853 between which two places? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first railway line in India was opened in 1853 between which two places?
A. Calcutta and Delhi
B. Madras and Bangalore
C. Delhi and Agra
D. Bombay and Thane
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The first passenger train in India ran from Bombay to Thane on 16 April 1853, covering a distance of 34 km. This marked the beginning of the Indian railway system.

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