indian transportation & ports system section 3 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16 [UPPCS (Mains) 2008]

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

Question : 17 [SSC CML 2002]

Which of the following is an inland river port?

a) Kolkata

b) Mumbai

c) Tuticorin

d) Chennai

Question : 18 [PSC (Pre) 2018]

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 : 19 [UPPSC (GIC) 2007]

The twelfth major port of India handling coal is being developed near

a) Chennai

b) Paradip

c) Visakhapatnam

d) Kakinada

Question : 20 [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013]

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

a) Ennore

b) Haldia

c) Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)

d) Paradip