indian transportation & ports system section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is

a) to augment road connectivity and provide food grains to the poorest of the poor at cheaper rates

b) to facilitates patrolling of the area to prevent misuse of electricity by unauthorised persons

c) to develop community life in villages which are not well connected

d) to help police to reach the place of crime more swiftly to control crime-spurt

Question : 2

Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join ?

a) Delhi – Amritsar

b) Delhi – Mumbai

c) Delhi – Ahmedabad

d) Delhi – Kolkata

Question : 3

The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at

a) Vishakhapatnam

b) Kochi

c) Mumbai

d) Kolkata

Question : 4

Which of the following Train runs between New Delhi and Wagah ?

a) Shatabdi Express

b) Thar Express

c) Samjhauta Express

d) Maitree Express

Question : 5

In which industry is Sal Wood used mostly?

a) Paper

b) Matches

c) Railway Sleepers

d) Kaththa

Question : 6

Even though the Railways are the most pervasive mode of transport in India, it is the road transport that received the maximum impetus in most of the post-independence period. Which of the following are the reasons for this?

1. Railways are cheap to operate but the associated capital costs are very high.
2. Given the geographic spread of the human settlements, it is unrealistic that the railways alone can serve the needs of transport.
3. The per unit (tonne/km) cost of transport is cheaper on road compared to rail transport.
4. Given the indivisible nature of the Railways, it is not always convenient for the population to avail it with the same ease as private cars, buses or two-wheelers.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4