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First Subway in the World: Where It Started and Why
Elmira | 02 - 01 - 2026
Updated:January 2, 2026 9:00 pm IST
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Questions 1 - 10
Where was the first subway in the world built?
A. Paris
B. New York City
C. London
D. Berlin
Questions 2 - 10
In which year did the first subway open to the public?
A. 1851
B. 1875
C. 1863
D. 1890
Questions 3 - 10
What was the name of the world’s first underground railway line?
A. Bakerloo Line
B. Central Line
C. Metropolitan Railway
D. Victoria Line
Questions 4 - 10
What type of trains were used on the first subway?
A. Electric trains
B. Diesel trains
C. Steam-powered trains
D. Horse-drawn carriages
Questions 5 - 10
Why was the subway originally built in London?
A. To impress tourists
B. To connect royal palaces
C. To reduce surface traffic congestion
D. To transport goods only
Questions 6 - 10
Which construction method was used to build early subway tunnels?
A. Boring method
B. Drill-and-blast
C. Cut-and-cover method
D. Floating tunnel method
Questions 7 - 10
Which innovation helped make subways cleaner and more efficient?
A. Wider tunnels
B. Wooden tracks
C. Electric trains
D. Steam ventilation systems
Questions 8 - 10
What nickname is commonly used for the London subway system?
A. The Metro
B. The Underground Express
C. The Tube
D. The Tunnel
Questions 9 - 10
Which city was the first in the United States to open a subway system?
A. Chicago
B. Boston
C. New York City
D. Philadelphia
Questions 10 - 10
Why is the first subway considered historically important?
A. It was the longest railway ever built
B. It was designed for tourists
C. It revolutionized urban transportation worldwide
D. It replaced horse-drawn buses overnight
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