Who among the following advocated the construction of initial railways in India for facilitating army movement?
- A. Lord Dalhousie ✓
- B. Lord Lytton
- C. Winston Churchill
- D. Lord Wellesley
Correct Answer: A. Lord Dalhousie
Explanation
Lord Dalhousie was a strong advocate for the introduction of railways in India to facilitate rapid troop movement and for commercial exploitation.
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