Question

One of the most important contributions of the British to India in 1853 which enabled people to travel long distance was_______.
1. the airways
2. the railways
3. the roadways
4. the waterways

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : the railways

The correct answer is the railways.

• ​The first passenger train ran in India on 16th April 1853 from Bombay to Thane.
• Railways in India were introduced during the rule of Lord Dalhousie.
• The main reason for starting railways in India is to transport goods from one place to another.
• The British rule has helped India in several technological developments since in history.
• The introduction of the railway system helped India in economical developments in India.
• It is important for a country to be developed in the following things such as technology, population, economical developments.
• The length of a normal Indian train is about 600-640 meters but the length of the first train was nearly 21 miles.