Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Railway gauges are classified as broad, standard and meter.
2. The standard gauge is used only in the U.K and India.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad (more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Standard gauge is the most widely used railway track gauge across the world, with approximately 55% of the lines in the world using it.