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The first railway line of India was operationalised in 1853 between

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Howrah and Delhi
  2. Bombay and Thane
  3. Howrah and Bombay
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bombay and Thane

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bombay and Thane šŸ“š Explanation: The first passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853, between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane. It covered a distance of 34 kilometers and was operated by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. This historic journey marked the beginning of the railway era in Asia.