Correct option is C
The correct answer is option (c). The first passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853.
Explanation:
The train ran between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers.
It was hauled by three steam locomotives named Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.
This historic journey marked the beginning of rail transport in India, with the train carrying around 400 passengers.
Information Booster:
The 8 major railway zones in India and their respective headquarters:
Railway Zone | Headquarters |
Northern Railway (NR) | New Delhi |
Western Railway (WR) | Mumbai (Churchgate) |
Eastern Railway (ER) | Kolkata |
Southern Railway (SR) | Chennai |
Central Railway (CR) | Mumbai (CST) |
South Central Railway (SCR) | Secunderabad |
North Eastern Railway (NER) | Gorakhpur |
South Eastern Railway (SER) | Kolkata |
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