Who of the follo ing laid the first rail- road in India ?

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Q: 4 (IES/2007)
Who of the follo ing laid the first rail- road in India ?

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History

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IES

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The correct answer is option 4, Lord Dalhousie. He laid the first railway in India during his tenure as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. Lord Dalhousie is credited with making significant contributions to the development of Indian railways. He realized the importance of railways in connecting different regions of the country and facilitating faster transportation of goods and people. The first railway line in India was opened in 1853 and ran between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane. This marked the beginning of a vast railway network that connected various parts of the country. The Indian Railways, as we know it today, is one of the largest railway networks in the world. It plays a crucial role in transportation and is an integral part of India`s infrastructure.