Facts of Indian Railway system - Indian and World Geography
Q. Which of the following statements are true about Indian Railway system?
1. It was Asia's first railway system.
2. It's world's largest railway system.
3. Northern Railway is the largest zone
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 11 Jul 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
ANSWER: 1,3
The US has the largest railway system in the world - about 240,000 km connecting 48 continental states. That is enough track to circle the Earth five times. Russia (154,000 km) and Canada (72,961 km) follow. India comes fifth with 62,658 km of railroad after Canada and China.
