Question

    Who built India's first railway line?

    A Rao Narshiman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B William Bentick Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Arthur Cotton Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India's first railway line was named Red Hill Railroad and was built by Arthur Cotton to transport granite for road-building. It ran from the Red Hills in Chennai to the Chintadripet bridge in Madras and was opened on 12 September 1837.

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