indian transportation & ports system section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which port is constructed for de-congestion of present Mumbai seaport?

a) Ennore

b) Haldia

c) Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)

d) Paradip

Question : 2

Of the four places marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the map, the one indicating a tidal port is

a) 1

b) 2

c) 1 and 4

d) 3

Question : 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 2 4 1 3

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 3 1 4 2

Question : 4

Consider the following statements.

1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
4. Kandla and Diamond harbour are tidal ports.

a) 1 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Which of the following is an inland river port?

a) Kolkata

b) Mumbai

c) Tuticorin

d) Chennai

Question : 6

Which of the following statements about National Highways Development Project are correct?

a) It connects Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

b) Its total length is 5,846 km

c) East-West corridor connects Silchar and Dwarka

d) North-South corridor connects Srinagar and Kanyakumari