The city that endured a prolonged siege lasting nearly 900 days during World War II was

• A. Leningrad
• B. Moscow
• C. Kiev
• D. Warsaw

Answer: (A)

The main idea this question tests is recognizing which city endured an exceptionally long siege during World War II. Leningrad, today known as Saint Petersburg, faced a brutal blockade from September 1941 to January 1944—about 872 days, often rounded to roughly 900. The city was completely encircled by German and Finnish forces, and civilians endured extreme famine, cold, and bombardment while the defenders held out. Supplies finally got through again and the siege was lifted as Soviet forces pushed the front back.

Other cities listed experienced severe fighting, but not a siege of this length. Moscow faced intense battles and a strong defensive campaign but was never encircled for the extended period seen at Leningrad. Kiev endured brutal fighting and occupation, but not the same prolonged encirclement. Warsaw faced devastating fighting and uprisings, but not a siege lasting nearly three years.