GK
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
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The British government introduced the Railways in India in 1853.
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the year 1844, private entrepreneurs were permitted to launch a railway system by Lord Hardinge, who was the Governor-General of India. The railway age dawned in India on 16 April 1853, when the first train ran from Bombay’s Bori Bunder to Thane, a distance of 21 miles, marked by a 21-gun salute.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Dalhousie came to India in 1848 to serve as Governor General of India. He annexed many states like Satara, Sambhalgarh, Nagpur and Jhansi under ‘Doctrine of Lapse’. He introduced railways in India and the first railway line from Mumbai to Thane was opened in 1853.
Detailed explanation-3: -British rulers introduced railways in India in 1850. Railway began its operations in 1853.
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