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    Consider the following statements in regard to the development of railway in India under the British Rule:
    1. The steam driven railways in India was first proposed in England.
    2. Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General of India, was a fervent pleader of rapid railway construction in India.
    3. The construction of railway was started by the British India Government and latter private companies were incorporated in the project.
    4. The British Indian Government guaranteed to pay an interest of 5 percent on the investment in railway by private companies.
    Which of the statements given above are not incorrect?

    A)  1 and 4 only    

    B)  1, 2 and 4 only

    C)  2, 3 and 4 only      

    D)  3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The contract for the construction of railway in India was initially provided to the private companies but latter it was transferred to the British Indian Government.


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