Identify the characteristics of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

A. This route goes from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.
B. It is a very important route of Europe.
C. It is the longest double track transcontinental railway.
D. It helps its Asian region access the markets of Western Europe.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Only A, C, D

The correct answer is Option (1) → Only A, C, D

(A) This route goes from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok – Correct. The Trans-Siberian Railway runs across Russia from St. Petersburg (or more commonly Moscow) to Vladivostok, covering the entire breadth of the country.

(B) It is a very important route of Europe – Incorrect. While it starts in the European part of Russia, the railway mainly traverses Asia and is considered more important for Russia and Asia, not Europe as a whole.

(C) It is the longest double track transcontinental railway – Correct. The Trans-Siberian is the longest continuous double track electrified transcontinental railway in the world.

(D) It helps its Asian region access the markets of Western Europe – Correct. The railway plays a major role in connecting Russia’s remote Asian areas to Western European markets, boosting trade and transportation.