Railways and Telegraph in India Mix: facts and a 5-question quiz

The first train, the telegraph and the postal system: a mixed quiz. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 1850s. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Bori Bunder (CSMT area), Mumbai: The first train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane.
• First Indian railway: Lord Dalhousie strongly supported railways.
• The telegraph line from Calcutta to Diamond Harbour was opened in 1851.: William O'Shaughnessy built the first line.
• Lord Dalhousie: He served 1848-1856.
• Telegraph line opened: 1851, 1853, 1854 and 1857.

Quick answers

What should I know about Bori Bunder (CSMT area), Mumbai? The first train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane.

What should I know about First Indian railway? Lord Dalhousie strongly supported railways.

What should I know about The telegraph line from Calcutta to Diamond Harbour was opened in 1851.? William O'Shaughnessy built the first line.

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