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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 123

SSC CGL Tier II - 3 March 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q123

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What was the distance (around in km) covered by the first-ever train between Bombay
 and Thane in 1853?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 34

  • The first-ever train journey between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane in India took place on April 16, 1853.
  • The distance covered in this historic journey was approximately 34 kilometers (21 miles).
  • This marked the beginning of the Indian railway system, and it was a momentous event in the history of transportation in India.