Question

Which one of the following pairs of cities is connected by a trans-continental railway?

• A. Between Yokohama and Vancouver
• B. Between Auckland and Honolulu
• C. Between San Francisco and New York
• D. Between London and Aden

Hint:

A trans-continental railway crosses an entire continent — the U.S. railway from New York to San Francisco is a prime example.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A trans-continental railway is one that spans an entire continent. The railway between San Francisco (West Coast) and New York (East Coast) in the United States is a classic example of a trans-continental railway line.
Option A: Yokohama and Vancouver are in different continents and separated by the Pacific Ocean — not connected by rail.
Option B: Auckland and Honolulu are also on separate islands, making rail connection impossible.
Option C: Correct — San Francisco and New York are connected by one of the world's earliest and most famous trans-continental railways.
Option D: London and Aden are not on the same continent and have no rail connection. So, the correct answer is (C): Between San Francisco and New York.