Question

    Which was the first railway line to open in South India?

    A Bombay to Thane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Howrah to Hooghly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vyasarpadi to Walajah Road Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Allahabad to Kanpur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: The first railway line in South India was opened on 1st July 1856 by the Madras Railway Company. It connected Vyasarpadi Jeeva Nilayam (Veyasarpandy) and Walajah Road (Arcot) over a distance of 63 miles.

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