Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways
A) 1.435 m as adopted in England
B) 1.800 m as per Indian conditions
C) 1.676 m as a compromise gauge
D) 1.000 m as a standard gauge
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A)Length
B)Weight
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A)Mild steel
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