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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 121

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q121

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Who was the Governor-General when the first railway line was laid?
 

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Correct answer: D

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Lord Dalhousie.

  • The Governor-General of India when the first railway line was laid was Lord Dalhousie.
  • Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General when the first railway line was laid in India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transportation history.
  • His tenure is remembered for substantial infrastructure development that had lasting effects on India's economy and society.