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The first railway line of India was operationalised in 1853 between

  1. A
    Howrah and Delhi
  2. B
    Bombay and Thane
  3. C
    Howrah and Bombay
  4. D
    None of the above

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The first commercial passenger train in India became operational on April 16, 1853. It ran for a distance of approximately between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, carrying 400 passengers across 14 carriages.

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The first railway line of India was operationalised in 1853 between
A
Howrah and Delhi
B
Bombay and Thane
C
Howrah and Bombay
D
None of the above

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