History

After the year 1853, a substantial amount of British capital had been invested in

A.Tea Plantations

B.The Railways

C.Coal Mining

D.Jute Mills

Ans: B.The Railways

Exp: After the year 1853, a substantial amount of British capital had been invested in the railways.

1853–1924: Passenger railways and expansion.

The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: Sahib, Sindh and Sultan.