Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In Russia, railways account for about 40 percent of the country's total transport. Reason (R): Trans-Siberian Railway is a major rail route of Russia. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Hint:

\[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Russia} &\rightarrow \text{Extensive Railway Network}, \text{Major Route} &\rightarrow \text{Trans-Siberian Railway}, \text{Longest Railway} &\rightarrow \approx 9{,}289\ \text{km}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Trans-Siberian = Russia's Railway Backbone.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Russia has one of the world's largest railway networks, and railways carry a substantial share of freight and passenger transport. The Trans-Siberian Railway is its most important railway line, but its existence alone does not explain the railway's overall share in national transport.

Step 1: Evaluate Assertion (A). \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is True}} \]

Step 2: Evaluate Reason (R). \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is True}} \]

Step 3: Relation between A and R. The reason is true but is not the correct explanation of the assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]