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The Indian Railways was first established in what year?

1

1830

2

1853

3

1885

4

1901

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Answer

B. 1853

Solution:

The first train service began in 1853 from Mumbai to Thane, which marked the start of railway transport in India. Earlier years listed do not correspond to this event.

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