INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

RAILWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the first Railway Station of India?
A
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus
B
Victoria Terminus
C
Agra Junction
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is located in Mumbai on the Western Part of India touching the shores of the Arabian Sea. This building, designed by F. W. Stevens, is spread across a 2.85 hectare area. The terminal was built over a period of 10 years starting in 1878.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bori Bunder, located in Mumbai was the first railway station in India. India’s first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane in 1853. It was built by the Great Indian Peninsular Railway. This station was rebuilt as Victoria Terminus later in 1888, named after Queen Victoria.

Detailed explanation-3: -the First Railway station in India-Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The British-era landmark initially got its name, Victoria Terminus, after Queen Victoria to commemorate her golden jubilee. In the year 1996 it was named after the Maratha warrior king, now it will be known as “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai."

Detailed explanation-5: -The Chhatrapati Shivaji station, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, was built in 1888. Designed by the British architect F.W. Stevens, the structure became a symbol of Bombay (Mumbai) and the city was labeled the ‘Gothic City’ due to this magnificent building’s architectural styles.

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