
Lifelines of National Economy
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transport?
a) Roadways
b) Railways
c) Pipelines
d) Satellites
Answer: d) SatellitesWhat is the primary advantage of road transport over railways?
a) Higher speed for longer distances
b) Easier construction and maintenance
c) Cost-effectiveness for large cargo
d) Independence from weather conditions
Answer: b) Easier construction and maintenanceWhich road project connects Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai?
a) East-West Corridor
b) North-South Corridor
c) Golden Quadrilateral
d) National Highway 44
Answer: c) Golden QuadrilateralWhich organization is responsible for constructing border roads in India?
a) National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
b) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
c) Indian Railways
d) Ministry of Transport
Answer: b) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)Which of these is the largest public sector undertaking in India?
a) Indian Railways
b) Bharat Petroleum
c) Hindustan Aeronautics
d) Coal India
Answer: a) Indian RailwaysWhich state capital is linked by the North-South corridor?
a) Kolkata
b) Kanniyakumari
c) Porbandar
d) Nagpur
Answer: b) KanniyakumariWhat is the track width of the Broad Gauge used in Indian Railways?
a) 1.676 meters
b) 1.000 meters
c) 0.762 meters
d) 0.610 meters
Answer: a) 1.676 metersWhich is the world’s longest highway tunnel in India?
a) Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
b) Atal Tunnel
c) Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel
d) Pir Panjal Tunnel
Answer: b) Atal TunnelWhich waterway is designated as National Waterway 1 (NW1)?
a) Brahmaputra River
b) West-Coast Canal
c) Ganga River
d) Godavari River
Answer: c) Ganga RiverWhich port is the deepest landlocked port on India’s east coast?
a) Chennai
b) Paradwip
c) Vishakhapatnam
d) Tuticorin
Answer: c) VishakhapatnamWhat is the significance of pipeline transportation in India?
a) Transporting heavy machinery
b) Transporting oil, gas, and slurry
c) Providing tourist transport
d) Reducing highway congestion
Answer: b) Transporting oil, gas, and slurryWhich river in India is a part of National Waterway 2 (NW2)?
a) Yamuna
b) Godavari
c) Brahmaputra
d) Krishna
Answer: c) BrahmaputraWhich port was developed to decongest the Mumbai Port?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
b) Chennai Port
c) Kochi Port
d) Tuticorin Port
Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru PortWhich transportation mode is considered the cheapest for bulky goods?
a) Roadways
b) Railways
c) Waterways
d) Airways
Answer: c) WaterwaysWhich of the following is NOT a merit of roadways?
a) Door-to-door service
b) Quick transport for short distances
c) Lower fuel efficiency compared to railways
d) Easier access to remote areas
Answer: c) Lower fuel efficiency compared to railwaysWhat is the main reason for the development of the Konkan Railway?
a) Industrial growth
b) Improved access along the west coast
c) Export of iron ore
d) Connectivity with foreign ports
Answer: b) Improved access along the west coastWhat is the length of India’s inland navigation waterways?
a) 10,000 km
b) 14,500 km
c) 20,000 km
d) 7,000 km
Answer: b) 14,500 kmWhat percentage of India’s trade volume is transported by sea?
a) 50%
b) 95%
c) 75%
d) 68%
Answer: b) 95%Which initiative promotes affordable regional air connectivity in India?
a) UDAN Scheme
b) Digital India
c) Smart Cities Mission
d) Make in India
Answer: a) UDAN SchemeWhich port is known for exporting iron ore from the Kudremukh mines?
a) Marmagao Port
b) New Mangalore Port
c) Paradwip Port
d) Haldia Port
Answer: b) New Mangalore PortWhich material is NOT typically used for metalled roads in India?
a) Cement
b) Coal bitumen
c) Clay
d) Concrete
Answer: c) ClayWhich class of roads connects rural areas and villages with towns?
a) State Highways
b) District Roads
c) Border Roads
d) Rural Roads
Answer: d) Rural RoadsThe Sher Shah Suri Marg is part of which National Highway?
a) NH 44
b) NH 1
c) NH 8
d) NH 7
Answer: b) NH 1What is the role of feeder roads in transportation?
a) Facilitate cross-border trade
b) Link rural areas to main highways
c) Connect coastal regions
d) Serve as expressways
Answer: b) Link rural areas to main highwaysWhich of the following ports is a riverine port in India?
a) Paradwip
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Tuticorin
Answer: b) KolkataThe Atal Tunnel connects Manali to which valley?
a) Kashmir Valley
b) Lahul-Spiti Valley
c) Kangra Valley
d) Baramula Valley
Answer: b) Lahul-Spiti ValleyWhich Indian state is NOT connected by the HVJ pipeline?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: c) MaharashtraWhat is the primary function of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
a) Build metro networks
b) Construct and maintain strategic roads
c) Manage railway systems
d) Develop waterways
Answer: b) Construct and maintain strategic roadsWhich port handles the largest volume of cargo in India?
a) Chennai Port
b) Mumbai Port
c) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
d) Vishakhapatnam Port
Answer: b) Mumbai PortWhich type of mail includes book packets and periodicals?
a) First-class mail
b) Second-class mail
c) Priority mail
d) Express mail
Answer: b) Second-class mailWhich transport mode offers door-to-door service?
a) Roadways
b) Railways
c) Airways
d) Waterways
Answer: a) RoadwaysWhich organization is responsible for implementing the Golden Quadrilateral project?
a) Ministry of Railways
b) National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
c) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
d) Indian Ports Association
Answer: b) National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)Which Indian port is known as a tidal port?
a) Chennai Port
b) Deendayal Port
c) Tuticorin Port
d) Paradwip Port
Answer: b) Deendayal PortWhich railway zone has its headquarters in Secunderabad?
a) Southern Railway
b) South Central Railway
c) Eastern Railway
d) Western Railway
Answer: b) South Central RailwayWhich state has the highest density of roads in India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) KeralaWhat is the full form of UDAN in the aviation sector?
a) Uplift Development Aviation Network
b) Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
c) Urban Development and Air Navigation
d) Unified Domestic Aviation Network
Answer: b) Ude Desh ka Aam NagrikWhich national waterway runs along the West-Coast Canal?
a) NW-1
b) NW-2
c) NW-3
d) NW-5
Answer: c) NW-3Which Indian river has the Brahmaputra National Waterway 2 (NW-2)?
a) Ganga
b) Brahmaputra
c) Godavari
d) Krishna
Answer: b) BrahmaputraWhich Indian city is associated with the first train service?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Delhi
Answer: b) MumbaiWhat is the term for trade carried between two or more countries?
a) Local trade
b) Domestic trade
c) International trade
d) Regional trade
Answer: c) International tradeWhich railway gauge has the smallest track width?
a) Broad Gauge
b) Metre Gauge
c) Narrow Gauge
d) Standard Gauge
Answer: c) Narrow GaugeWhich type of transport is most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly?
a) Railways
b) Waterways
c) Airways
d) Roadways
Answer: b) WaterwaysWhat percentage of India’s foreign trade by volume is carried by sea?
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 95%
d) 80%
Answer: c) 95%Which organization certifies films in India?
a) Film Certification Bureau
b) Central Board of Film Certification
c) Indian Film Authority
d) Ministry of Culture
Answer: b) Central Board of Film CertificationWhich of these is an inland riverine port?
a) Vishakhapatnam
b) Kolkata
c) Paradwip
d) Marmagao
Answer: b) KolkataWhat is India’s longest inland waterway?
a) NW-1
b) NW-2
c) NW-3
d) NW-5
Answer: a) NW-1What is the primary purpose of the Konkan Railway?
a) Link coastal towns
b) Export minerals
c) Provide international trade routes
d) Ease transportation along the west coast
Answer: d) Ease transportation along the west coastWhich region of India has the densest railway network?
a) Northern plains
b) Deccan Plateau
c) Western Ghats
d) Himalayan region
Answer: a) Northern plainsWhich National Highway connects Srinagar and Kanniyakumari?
a) NH-1
b) NH-44
c) NH-8
d) NH-48
Answer: b) NH-44Which of these goods is commonly transported through pipelines in India?
a) Cement
b) Crude oil
c) Food grains
d) Steel
Answer: b) Crude oilWhich is the busiest railway junction in Northern India?
a) Delhi
b) Mughal Sarai (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction)
c) Kanpur
d) Lucknow
Answer: b) Mughal Sarai (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction)Which state has the largest road network in India?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Uttar PradeshWhat does the Digital India initiative aim to achieve?
a) Increase literacy rates
b) Integrate information and communication technology
c) Develop road infrastructure
d) Enhance international trade
Answer: b) Integrate information and communication technologyWhat is the primary disadvantage of unmetalled roads?
a) High construction cost
b) Inefficiency during the rainy season
c) Lack of accessibility to rural areas
d) Excessive maintenance
Answer: b) Inefficiency during the rainy seasonWhich port is located at the entrance of a lagoon?
a) Mumbai
b) Kochi
c) Chennai
d) Tuticorin
Answer: b) KochiWhat is the term for trade carried within a single country?
a) Regional trade
b) Domestic trade
c) International trade
d) Export trade
Answer: b) Domestic tradeWhich stretch of waterway is part of NW-5?
a) Godavari-Krishna Rivers
b) Ganga River
c) Mahanadi-Brahmani Rivers
d) West-Coast Canal
Answer: c) Mahanadi-Brahmani RiversWhich transport mode faces challenges due to theft and chain-pulling incidents?
a) Airways
b) Railways
c) Roadways
d) Waterways
Answer: b) RailwaysWhat is the length of the Atal Tunnel?
a) 7.2 km
b) 9.02 km
c) 10.5 km
d) 11.1 km
Answer: b) 9.02 kmWhich canal is part of NW-3?
a) West-Coast Canal
b) East-Coast Canal
c) Champakkara Canal
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and cWhich Indian port handles the export of iron ore from Goa?
a) Marmagao
b) Paradwip
c) New Mangalore
d) Tuticorin
Answer: a) MarmagaoWhat does the term “balance of trade” mean?
a) Equal value of exports and imports
b) Difference between the value of exports and imports
c) Total trade volume
d) Trade surplus
Answer: b) Difference between the value of exports and importsWhich is the busiest port in India?
a) Chennai
b) Mumbai
c) Paradwip
d) Vishakhapatnam
Answer: b) MumbaiWhich gauge type is most commonly used in Indian Railways?
a) Narrow Gauge
b) Metre Gauge
c) Broad Gauge
d) Standard Gauge
Answer: c) Broad GaugeWhich type of tourism promotes India’s cultural heritage?
a) Medical tourism
b) Heritage tourism
c) Eco-tourism
d) Adventure tourism
Answer: b) Heritage tourismWhich river stretch connects Allahabad and Haldia as NW-1?
a) Ganga
b) Brahmaputra
c) Godavari
d) Krishna
Answer: a) GangaWhat is the largest producer of feature films in the world?
a) USA
b) India
c) China
d) Japan
Answer: b) IndiaWhat type of communication includes newspapers and magazines?
a) Personal communication
b) Mass communication
c) Digital communication
d) Telecommunication
Answer: b) Mass communicationWhich is the first port developed after Indian Independence?
a) Kochi
b) Kandla
c) Mumbai
d) Vishakhapatnam
Answer: b) KandlaWhich railway zone headquarters is located in Kolkata?
a) Eastern Railway
b) South Eastern Railway
c) South Central Railway
d) Northern Railway
Answer: a) Eastern RailwayWhich organization manages India’s airways?
a) Indian Railways
b) Airports Authority of India
c) Air India
d) Indian Airways Bureau
Answer: b) Airports Authority of IndiaWhich port is the southernmost port in India?
a) Chennai Port
b) Tuticorin Port
c) Paradwip Port
d) Kochi Port
Answer: b) Tuticorin PortWhat does NW-4 primarily consist of?
a) Godavari and Krishna Rivers
b) Ganga River
c) West-Coast Canal
d) Brahmaputra River
Answer: a) Godavari and Krishna RiversWhich mode of transport is least affected by weather?
a) Railways
b) Airways
c) Roadways
d) Pipelines
Answer: d) PipelinesWhat is the role of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana?
a) Develop urban roads
b) Connect rural areas with motorable roads
c) Construct expressways
d) Build railways in rural areas
Answer: b) Connect rural areas with motorable roadsWhich port is known for its natural harbor on the west coast of India?
a) Mumbai Port
b) Chennai Port
c) Vishakhapatnam Port
d) Haldia Port
Answer: a) Mumbai PortWhich term describes the exchange of goods between people within the same state?
a) International trade
b) Local trade
c) Regional trade
d) Interstate trade
Answer: b) Local tradeWhich is the second most used language for newspapers in India?
a) Hindi
b) English
c) Urdu
d) Tamil
Answer: b) EnglishWhat percentage of India’s trade value is handled by sea routes?
a) 50%
b) 68%
c) 95%
d) 75%
Answer: b) 68%Which is the largest inland navigation system in India?
a) NW-1
b) NW-2
c) NW-3
d) NW-5
Answer: a) NW-1Which scheme promotes affordable air travel in remote areas?
a) Digital India
b) UDAN Scheme
c) Make in India
d) Skill India
Answer: b) UDAN SchemeWhich gauge in Indian Railways has the least track width?
a) Narrow Gauge
b) Metre Gauge
c) Broad Gauge
d) Dual Gauge
Answer: a) Narrow GaugeWhich port specializes in the export of iron ore from Odisha?
a) Paradwip Port
b) Vishakhapatnam Port
c) Haldia Port
d) Chennai Port
Answer: a) Paradwip PortWhat is the main objective of the Golden Quadrilateral project?
a) Increase coastal trade
b) Link major cities by road
c) Develop waterways
d) Enhance rail connectivity
Answer: b) Link major cities by roadWhich transport mode is fastest for long-distance travel?
a) Airways
b) Roadways
c) Railways
d) Waterways
Answer: a) AirwaysWhich region has the lowest density of railways in India?
a) Northern Plains
b) Western Rajasthan
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Eastern Coast
Answer: b) Western RajasthanWhat is the primary focus of the Digital India initiative?
a) Promote regional trade
b) Transform India into a digitally empowered society
c) Expand railway connectivity
d) Enhance pipeline infrastructure
Answer: b) Transform India into a digitally empowered societyWhich is India’s oldest artificial port?
a) Chennai Port
b) Kochi Port
c) Kandla Port
d) Tuticorin Port
Answer: a) Chennai PortWhat is the primary challenge faced by waterways in India?
a) High operational costs
b) Inadequate infrastructure for mechanized vessels
c) Environmental impact
d) Lack of cargo handling facilities
Answer: b) Inadequate infrastructure for mechanized vesselsWhich material is commonly used for unmetalled roads?
a) Concrete
b) Cement
c) Mud
d) Bitumen
Answer: c) MudWhich port is located in Karnataka and handles iron ore exports?
a) Marmagao Port
b) New Mangalore Port
c) Paradwip Port
d) Haldia Port
Answer: b) New Mangalore PortWhich type of trade is considered the economic barometer of a country?
a) Domestic trade
b) International trade
c) Local trade
d) Regional trade
Answer: b) International tradeWhich factor primarily affects the railway network in hilly terrains?
a) Dense forests
b) Sparse population
c) High relief and rugged topography
d) Economic opportunities
Answer: c) High relief and rugged topographyWhich railway zone has its headquarters in Mumbai?
a) Central Railway
b) Western Railway
c) Southern Railway
d) Northern Railway
Answer: a) Central RailwayWhich Indian state is known for the Konkan Railway network?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the aboveWhat is the primary use of pipelines in India?
a) Transport heavy machinery
b) Transport petroleum and natural gas
c) Carry food grains
d) Handle passenger movement
Answer: b) Transport petroleum and natural gasWhich stretch connects the East-West Corridor in India?
a) Silchar to Porbandar
b) Delhi to Kolkata
c) Srinagar to Kanniyakumari
d) Mumbai to Chennai
Answer: a) Silchar to PorbandarWhat is the economic advantage of waterways?
a) Fuel efficiency
b) Higher speed
c) Access to remote areas
d) Lower construction costs
Answer: a) Fuel efficiencyWhich factor has made air travel essential in the northeastern states?
a) High population density
b) Difficult terrain and dense forests
c) Industrial growth
d) Proximity to international borders
Answer: b) Difficult terrain and dense forestsWhich mode of transport contributes most to India’s tourism industry?
a) Roadways
b) Airways
c) Railways
d) Waterways
Answer: b) Airways
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