Transport

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

National Highways are maintained by

1. Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
2. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
3. National Highways Development Projects (NHDP)
4. Public Works Department (PWD)

Answer

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Question 2

Which is the most significant mode of transport in India?

1. Railways
2. Roadways
3. Airways
4. Waterways

Answer

Roadways

Question 3

This mode of transport connects remote areas with cities

1. Waterways
2. Railway
3. Roadways
4. none of the above

Answer

Roadways

Question 4

Yamuna expressway connects the following cities

1. Jaipur and Delhi
2. Delhi and Agra
3. Allahabad and Delhi
4. Agra and Jaipur

Answer

Delhi and Agra

Question 5

Golden quadrilateral is a highway network connecting

1. Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Chennai
2. Jammu, Kanyakumari, Jamnagar, Delhi
3. Chandigarh, Chennai, Pune and Bhubaneswar
4. Lucknow, Hyderabad, Surat and Patna

Answer

Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Chennai

Question 6

This mode of transport is the fastest mode of transport

1. Road
2. Waterways
3. Airways
4. Railways

Answer

Airways

Question 7

This mode of transport is free of Geographical contrasts like Mountains, Rivers and Oceans

1. Waterways
2. Airways
3. Railways
4. Roadways

Answer

Airways

Question 8

This mode of transport is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods

1. Airways
2. Waterways
3. Railways
4. Roadways

Answer

Waterways

Question 9

The longest National Waterway of India is from

1. Ganga, Allahabad to Haldia
2. Kollan to Kottapuram in Kerala
3. Brahmaputra river to Sadia in Assam
4. Kakinada to Pondicherry

Answer

Ganga, Allahabad to Haldia

Question 10

In Indian railway- the width of Broad gauge is

1. 1.676 m
2. 2.0 m
3. 1.6 km
4. 1.76 m

Answer

1.676 m

Answer the following questions

Question 1

What is the importance of Roadways in the economic development of India?

Answer

The Roadways are important in the economic development of India as:

1. It is through the roads that every village and hamlet of India can be reached.
2. Roads provide door to door service and thereby reduce the cost of loading and unloading. Roads also help farmers to move their perishable products quickly to the markets.
3. Roads can be constructed even in the areas of difficult terrain and where railway lines do not exist.
4. Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines.

Question 2

Compare and contrast Railways with Airways.

Answer

Similarities:

1. Both, Railways and Airways are used as means of transport for freight and passengers.
2. Both play an important role in the economic development of the country.

Differences:

Question 3

Name the different categories of road in India.

Answer

The different categories of road in India are:

1. Expressways
2. National highways
3. State highways
4. District Roads
5. Village Roads
6. International highways
7. Border roads

Question 4

What is the objective of Golden Quadrilateral?

Answer

The objectives of Golden Quadrilateral are:

1. The purpose of this project is to reduce the time and distance between the mega cities of India.
2. Better movement of products to facilitate truck transport.
3. Helps in industrial growth of the smaller towns through which it passes.
4. Transport agriculture produce / raw materials to major cities and ports.
5. Provides job opportunities.

Question 5

What is the importance of Border Roads?

Answer

Border Roads are important due to the following reasons:

1. Border Roads strengthen the defence preparedness of our country enabling troops to be deployed quickly in border areas in case of external aggression.
2. Border Roads have helped in the economic development of Northern and Northeastern border areas.
3. Border Roads improve the lives of people living in border areas by giving them better access to facilities like health care and education.
4. Border Roads help in developing the tourism sector.

Question 6

Why is rail transport most comfortable and popular means of transport?

Answer

Railways provide comfortable journey as the trains have enough space to stretch legs and move in corridors. At night, one can sleep comfortably on the berths provided in the trains. Rail travel is safer and comfortable for families with babies and elders. It is the most efficient and cost-effective forms of transport.

Question 7

Why are the means of transport called the 'lifelines' of nation's economy?

Answer

The means of transport are called the 'Lifelines' of nation's economy because:

1. It helps in the development of trade and commerce.
2. It facilitates the movement of goods from producer to consumer and vice verse.
3. Connectivity of rural areas to cities provide them opportunities and lead to their development.
4. It has helped in the growth of industrial and agricultural production in the country. It has been transporting raw materials and labour to places of production and finished products to different parts of country and abroad.
5. It promotes tourism.
6. It promotes foreign trade of the country.
7. It helps in expansion of the market both on the international and domestic front.
8. It unites people from one corner of the land to other.

Question 8

State any two merits of water transport.

Answer

Two merits of water transport are:

1. Less maintenance cost — maintenance cost of water transport is quite less as compared to rail and road transport.
2. Useful for bulky goods — Heavy and bulky goods can be transported easily at little cost through water transport.

Question 9

Name the four international airports of India.

Answer

The four international airports of India are:

1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
2. Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.
3. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
4. Meenambakkam International Airport, Chennai.

Question 10

Name any two States served by Inland waterways.

Answer

Two two States served by Inland waterways are Assam and West Bengal.

Question 11

Name the important means of Inland transport in Kerala. What is it used for?

Answer

The west coast canal (the National Waterway 3) is the important means of Inland transport in Kerala. It is used for transportation of consumer goods and raw materials.

Question 12

Name the important national waterways in India.

Answer

The important national waterways in India are:

1. The National Waterway 1 — It is on river Ganga. It starts from Allahabad to Haldia.
2. The National Waterway 2 — It is a stretch of Brahmaputra river from Sadia to Dhubri in Assam.
3. The National Waterway 3 — It is the west coast canal located in Kerala.
4. The National Waterway 4 — It stretches from Kakinada to Pondicherry through canals, tank and rivers Godavari and Krishna.
5. The National Waterway 5 — It connects Odisha and West Bengal.

Question 13

State the importance of major airports in India.

Answer

Major airports in India play a crucial role in the country's transportation infrastructure and economic development. Their importance is summarized below:

1. They connect India to the rest of the world through international flights. This promotes international business and brings international tourists to India helping the country to earn foreign exchange.
2. They serve as hubs for domestic travel within the country improving connectivity of economically important places.
3. They provide employment opportunities, drive tourism, and support the growth of various industries such as trade, manufacturing, and services.

Question 14

State the problems faced by Indian shipping.

Answer

The problems faced by Indian shipping are:

1. Indian ports are not well connected with their hinterland.
2. Indian ports are not well planned, lack facilities and are very congested.
3. There is heavy pressure on cargo containers.
4. The coastal fleet is ageing fast, nearly 52% of the tonnage is already due for development.
5. There is imbalance in the coastal traffic movement as traffic is not equally available in both directions.
6. Slow handling of the cargo at port and undue port delays inflict heavy losses on shipping companies.

Question 15

What does AAI stand for? Why was it formed?

Answer

AAI stands for Airport Authority of India.

It was formed on 1 April 1995, with a view to accelerate the integrated development, expansion and modernization of the operational, terminal and cargo facilities at the airports in the country, conforming to international standards.

Question 16

How can air transport promote tourism at the international level?

Answer

Air transport plays a significant role in promoting international tourism by making it more convenient, accessible, and affordable for people to travel to India from different places around the world. Direct flights between India's major airports and other countries greatly promote tourism by making it more convenient for travellers to reach their destination. Air travel is generally faster and more convenient than other forms of transportation, which makes it more attractive to potential tourists.

Question 17

Why is inland navigation more popular in north India as compared to south?

Answer

Inland navigation are more popular in north India as compared to south because the rivers of North India are perennial whereas rivers of South India flow in rocky areas and are seasonal.

Question 18

State the factors that affect the distribution of railway network.

Answer

The distributional pattern of railway network is closely influenced by the terrain, topography, density of population, minerals, fertility of land and arid and semi-arid climatic conditions.

Question 19

Which port is known as Tidal port? Why was it developed?

Answer

Kandla port is known as Tidal port. It was developed to reduce the level of congestion in Mumbai port and make the transportation easier and faster.

Question 20

What is the importance of Jawaharlal Nehru Port?

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), also known as Nhava Sheva Port, is the biggest ultra-modern seaport of India. It is equipped with modern facilities having mechanised container berths for handling dry cargo and service berths. It accounts for 50% of the total containerized cargo volume, across the major ports of India. JNPT is well-connected to India's transportation network, with good road and rail connectivity, which makes it easy to move goods to and from the port. JNPT has been instrumental in increasing trade between India and other countries, particularly with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Question 21

Where is Yamuna Expressway situated? Why is it important?

Answer

The Yamuna Expressway connects Delhi and Agra. It is important as it reduces the travel time between Delhi and Agra from 4 hours to 2 hours.