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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CHSL - 08 July 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

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Indian Railway was introduced in the year __________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1853.

  • Indian Railways was introduced in 1853. The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 km. This marked the beginning of the railway network in India.
  • The railway system was initially built by the British to serve their colonial interests, but it later became a vital part of the country's transportation infrastructure. Today, Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world.