Which of the following statements are true about Indian Railway system?

1. It was Asia's first railway system.

2. It's world's largest railway system.

3. Northern Railway is the largest zone

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1,2

b. 2,3

c. 1,3

d. All

ANSWER: 1,3

Explanation:

The US has the largest railway system in the world - about 240,000 km connecting 48 continental states. That is enough track to circle the Earth five times. Russia (154,000 km) and Canada (72,961 km) follow. India comes fifth with 62,658 km of railroad after Canada and China.