Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

The Union and Pacific Railway connects

Options:

Halifax to Vancouver

Perth to Sydney

Paris to Istanbul

New York to San Francisco

Correct Answer:

New York to San Francisco

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → New York to San Francisco.

The Union and Pacific Railway: This rail-line connects New York on the Atlantic Coast to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast passing through Cleveland, Chicago, Omaha, Evans, Ogden and Sacramento. The most valuable exports on this route are ores, grain, paper, chemicals and machinery.