Question

Railway was started in which year in India ?
(A) 1847
(B) 1853
(C) 1901
(D) 1947​

Answer 1

Answer:

b.1853

The history of Indian Railways dates back to over 160 years ago. On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was operated by three locomotives, named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had thirteen carriages.

Answer 2

Here's your answer

Option B : 1853

Extra information

On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was operated by three locomotives, named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had thirteen carriages.