Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication
Question:
Match the following:
Type of gauge
Breadth
1.Broad
a. 1 metre
2.Standard
b. More than 1.5 metre
3.Metre
c. 1.44 metre
Options:
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
1-c, 2-b, 3-a
Correct Answer:
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Explanation:
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.