What event made it apparent that Russia was desperately in need of reform?

Athe Crimean War
Bthe freeing of the serfs
Cthe creation of zemstvos
Dthe commission of the Trans-Siberian railroad

Verified Answer :

One of the things that made it apparent that Russia was desperately in need of reform was "the creation of zemstvos", since this was one of the largest liberal reforms to take place in Russia's history.