Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

The Orient Express line runs between two terminal stations _________.

Options:

Perth and Sydney

Paris and Istanbul

New York and San Francisco

New Delhi and Hawrah

Correct Answer:

Paris and Istanbul

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Paris and Istanbul

The Orient Express: This line runs from Paris to Istanbul passing through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade. The journey time from London to Istanbul by this Express is now reduced to 96 hours as against 10 days by the sea-route. The chief exports on this rail-route are cheese, bacon, oats, wine, fruits, and machinery.