In which year Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line was opened for public?

1929
1930
1935
1940

The correct answer is: A. 1929

The Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line is a 104-kilometer (65 mi) long narrow gauge railway line in India. It was opened for public on 15 November 1929. The line connects Pathankot in Gurdaspur district of Punjab with Jogindernagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The line is operated by the Indian Railways.

The line was built by the British Indian government in the early 1920s. The purpose of the line was to provide a link between the plains of Punjab and the hills of Himachal Pradesh. The line was also built to facilitate the movement of troops and supplies during the Second World War.

The line is single-track and non-electrified. It is used by both passenger and freight trains. The line is popular with tourists as it offers scenic views of the Himalayas.

The following are the options for the question:

  • A. 1929
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1935
  • D. 1940

Option A is the correct answer as the Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line was opened for public on 15 November 1929.

Option B is incorrect as the line was not opened in 1930.

Option C is incorrect as the line was not opened in 1935.

Option D is incorrect as the line was not opened in 1940.