Transport & Communication — Set 1
Geography · परिवहन और संचार · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which is the longest National Highway in India?
Correct Answer: B. NH 44
NH 44 is the longest running National Highway in India. It connects Srinagar in the North to Kanyakumari in the South. This highway was formed by merging seven major national highways.
The first railway line in India was opened between which two stations in 1853?
Correct Answer: B. Bombay to Thane
The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on April 16, 1853. It covered a distance of approximately 34 kilometers. This marked the beginning of the vast Indian railway network.
Which port is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?
Correct Answer: C. Kochi Port
Kochi Port is popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is a natural harbor situated on the Willingdon Island in Kerala. It has been a major center for spice trade for centuries.
The 'Golden Quadrilateral' connects which four major metro cities of India?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata
The Golden Quadrilateral connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It is a massive highway network intended to reduce time and distance between these commercial hubs. This project was launched in 2001 to boost the national economy.
Which Indian city is known as the headquarters of both the Central Railway and the Western Railway?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai
Mumbai serves as the headquarters for both the Central and Western Railway zones. The Central Railway is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The Western Railway is headquartered at Churchgate.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Sagarmala Project' launched by the Government of India?
Correct Answer: D. Port-led development
The Sagarmala Project focuses on port-led development and coastal community upliftment. It aims to modernize existing ports and develop new ones to lower logistics costs. This project enhances India's maritime trade efficiency.
National Waterway-1 (NW-1) connects which two cities?
Correct Answer: C. Prayagraj to Haldia
National Waterway-1 extends from Prayagraj (Allahabad) to Haldia. It is the longest inland waterway in India, spanning 1620 kilometers along the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system. It passes through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Which organization is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads in the border areas of India?
Correct Answer: C. Border Roads Organization (BRO)
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) constructs and maintains roads in strategically sensitive border areas. It plays a vital role in national security and the socio-economic development of remote regions. BRO also builds roads in friendly neighboring countries.
Which is the first port in India to be corporatized?
Correct Answer: D. Ennore Port
Ennore Port (now Kamarajar Port) was the first major port in India to be corporatized. It is located on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu. It was established as a public company to ensure commercial flexibility.
The Konkan Railway connects which two states via the western coast?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra and Karnataka
The Konkan Railway connects Maharashtra (Roha) to Karnataka (Thokur). It passes through Goa and traverses the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats. It is considered an engineering marvel due to numerous tunnels and bridges.