Transport & Communication — Set 2
Geography · परिवहन और संचार · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which is the highest airport in India?
Correct Answer: C. Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is the highest commercial airport in India. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 3,256 meters above sea level. Due to its high altitude, flights take off and land only in the morning.
What is the name of the project that aims to provide connectivity to the four holy shrines (Char Dham) in Uttarakhand?
Correct Answer: B. Char Dham Mahamarg
The Char Dham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojana aims to improve road connectivity to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It involves widening and stabilizing roughly 889 kilometers of hilly roads. This project facilitates safer pilgrimage and tourism in the Himalayas.
In which city was the first Metro Rail started in India?
Correct Answer: C. Kolkata
The first Metro Rail system in India was inaugurated in Kolkata in 1984. It initially operated between Esplanade and Netaji Bhavan. Kolkata is currently the only Indian city with an operational underwater metro tunnel.
Which Indian state has the highest density of roads?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala has the highest road density in India due to its unique settlement patterns. Road density measures the length of roads per 100 square kilometers of area. This high density reflects the state's dispersed rural-urban continuum.
Which port in India is a 'Tidal Port'?
Correct Answer: C. Kandla
Kandla Port in Gujarat is a tidal port located in the Gulf of Kutch. It was developed to relieve pressure on the Mumbai Port after the partition. It is a major hub for importing petroleum and chemicals.
What is the length of a standard broad gauge track in Indian Railways?
Correct Answer: C. 1.676 meters
Broad gauge in India has a distance of 1.676 meters (5 feet 6 inches) between the rails. It is the widest gauge used for passenger trains globally. Most of the Indian railway network has been converted to this gauge under 'Project Unigauge'.
Which tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in India?
Correct Answer: C. Atal Tunnel
The Atal Tunnel, located at Rohtang Pass, is the longest high-altitude highway tunnel in India. It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. It reduces the travel time between Manali and Leh significantly.
Which port is the oldest artificial harbor on the Eastern Coast of India?
Correct Answer: A. Chennai Port
Chennai Port is the oldest artificial port on the eastern coast of India. It was opened for operations in 1881. It serves as a major hub for automobiles and electronic hardware exports.
What does the abbreviation 'NHAI' stand for?
Correct Answer: A. National Highway Authority of India
NHAI stands for National Highway Authority of India. It is an autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for management of a network of over 50,000 km of National Highways. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1988.
What is the name of the first indigenously built high-speed train in India?
Correct Answer: D. Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express, originally known as Train 18, is India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train. It was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. It features a self-propelled engine-less design.