Consider the following transcontinental railways: 1. Trans–Siberian Railway connects western Russia to the Pacific coast. 2. Australian National Railway runs from Perth to Sydney. 3. Buenos Aires–Valparaiso Railway crosses the Andes Mountains via the Uspallatta Pass. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Trans–Siberian Railway runs from west to east across Russia.
Australian National Railway runs west to east from Perth to Sydney.
Buenos Aires–Valparaiso Railway crosses the Andes through Uspallatta Pass at 3,900 m.

Source- 12th NCERT: Geography – India People and Economy

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