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Statewise GK · Q563

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 563

Q563

Who first explored the possibility of railway line in Jammu and Kashmir?

A.
Gulab Singh
B.
Pratap Singh
Answer
C.
Hari Singh
D.
Lord Dalhouise

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The city of Jammu is the rail head for the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Rail transport is limited in Kashmir due to high mountains. Maharaja Pratap Singh was the first who explored the possibility of a railway line connecting Jammu with Srinagar in 1898, but he was not successful.