WBCS.LIVE practice question

Under whose Governor Generalship the Railways were introduced in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Wellesley
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Lord Canning
  4. Lord Dalhousie

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Dalhousie

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Lord Dalhousie šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Dalhousie is known as the 'Father of Indian Railways' because he introduced the first passenger train in India in 1853. The train ran between Bombay and Thane, covering a distance of 34 km. He believed that a railway network was essential for the military defense and commercial development of the country. This innovation revolutionized transportation and communication in the Indian subcontinent.