First Railway Bridge in India

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The first railway bridge in India linked which two places?

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The first railway bridge in India linked which two places?

  1. Delhi and Agra
  2. Bombay and Thane — Correct Answer
  3. Calcutta and Howrah
  4. Madras and Bangalore
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The first railway bridge linked Bombay with Thane in 1854.

Key Points:
  • Railways were introduced in India in 1850.
  • Considered one of the most important British contributions.
  • However, railways primarily served colonial economic interests.

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