Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Russian railways account for about 90 per cent of the country's total transport.
2. North America rail networks accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the world's total transport.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: In Russia, railways account for about 90 per cent of the country’s total transport with a very dense network west of the Urals. Moscow is the most important rail head with major lines radiating to different parts of the country's vast geographical area. Underground railways and commuter trains are also important in Moscow. North America has one of the most extensive rail networks accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the world’s total. In contrast to many European countries, the railways are used more for long-distance bulky freight like ores, grains, timber and machinery than for passengers.