Question

Railways were started in India during whose reign?

• A. Lord Dalhousie
• B. Lord Lytton
• C. Lord Cornwallis
• D. Lord Minto

Hint:

Remember: 1853 = First train Bombay–Thane under Dalhousie.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Historical fact.
The first railway line in India was opened in 1853, between Bombay and Thane, covering 34 km.
Step 2: Identify Governor-General.
This happened during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856), who is known as the “Father of Indian Railways.”
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
(B) Lord Lytton: Came later (1876–1880).
(C) Lord Cornwallis: Ruled much earlier (1790s).
(D) Lord Minto: Came later (1905–1910).
Step 4: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (A) Lord Dalhousie.