Transport & Communication — Set 5
Geography · परिवहन और संचार · Questions 41–50 of 70
In which city is the headquarters of the Indian Railways located?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
The headquarters of the Indian Railways is located in New Delhi. It is governed by the Railway Board under the Ministry of Railways. New Delhi is also the headquarters for the Northern Railway zone.
Which is the largest and busiest container port in India?
Correct Answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava Sheva, is the largest container port in India. Located in Navi Mumbai, it handles more than half of the container cargo of all major ports in India. It was commissioned in 1989.
The 'Grand Trunk Road' (GT Road) in India connects which two major regions?
Correct Answer: A. Amritsar and Kolkata
In India, the historic Grand Trunk Road primarily connects Amritsar in the west to Kolkata in the east. It is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. It was largely rebuilt and extended by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century.
Which is the first city in India to have an operational Metro rail system?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
Kolkata became the first city in India to have a Metro rail system in 1984. It was planned during the 1970s to solve the city's traffic congestion. The first stretch operated between Esplanade and Bhowanipore.
What is the main objective of the 'Bharatmala Pariyojana'?
Correct Answer: D. Developing a network of highways across the country
Bharatmala Pariyojana is a centrally-sponsored highway development project. It focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country. It includes the development of economic corridors and border roads.
Which Indian state has the highest length of National Highways?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
Maharashtra has the largest network of National Highways in India. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. This vast network is crucial for the state's industrial and commercial activities.
The 'Konkan Railway' passes through which of the following mountain ranges?
Correct Answer: D. Western Ghats
The Konkan Railway runs along the western coast of India, cutting through the Western Ghats. It connects Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Karnataka. It is famous for its scenic beauty and complex engineering involving many tunnels.
Which port is known as the 'Gateway of India' in terms of maritime trade?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai Port
Mumbai Port is traditionally known as the Gateway of India for sea trade. It is a natural deep-water harbor and handles a huge volume of India's foreign trade. It is one of the oldest and most important ports in the country.
What is the primary goal of the 'Sagarmala' project?
Correct Answer: B. Promoting port-led development and coastal economy
The Sagarmala project aims to promote port-led development in India. It focuses on modernizing ports, improving port connectivity, and developing coastal economic zones. This initiative is intended to reduce logistics costs for domestic and EXIM cargo.
Which is the busiest National Highway in India?
Correct Answer: C. NH 48 (formerly NH 8)
The correct answer is 'NH 48 (formerly NH 8)'. NH 48, which connects Delhi and Mumbai, is considered the busiest National Highway in India. It is a vital artery for industrial goods and passenger traffic between the capital and the financial hub. It forms part of the Golden Quadrilateral.