alleryWhat were the Thane viaducts, built in 1854 on the Mumbai line, the first of in India?
AAirports
BMetro stations
CSea ports
DRail bridges
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rail bridges
1. The Mumbai-Thane line was extended to Kalyan in May 1854.
2. For that, viaducts were built over the Thane creek.
3. These were the first railway bridges in India, not airports, stations or ports.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Railways, section 1832–1899_
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