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Transportation Systems and Sustainability

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Transportation systems questions evaluate the understanding of transit modes, freight logistics, and sustainable travel. Topics include cost-effective shipping methods, traffic congestion causes, and energy-efficient transport. These concepts are highly relevant for geography and general studies test preparation.

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Transportation Systems and Sustainability Questions

Multiple choice

Which institution maintains district roads?

  1. NHAI

  2. CPWD

  3. SPWD

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India's administrative system, district roads are maintained by Zila Parishads (district-level local governments) and state PWDs, not by central government agencies. NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) maintains national highways, CPWD (Central Public Works Department) handles central government buildings, and SPWD (State Public Works Department) maintains state highways - none maintain district roads specifically.

Multiple choice

Which of the following are the terminal stations of East-West corridor?

  1. Silchar and Porbandar

  2. Ahmedabad and Kolkata

  3. Kandla and Aizawl

  4. Srinagar and Kanyakumari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The East-West Economic Corridor (part of the Golden Quadrilateral project) connects Porbandar in Gujarat (west coast) to Silchar in Assam (east extremity). The other options are different corridors: North-South is Srinagar-Kanyakumari, while the others are misstated.

Multiple choice

In which of the following states are narrow guage railway tracks present?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir has several narrow gauge railway lines, including the famous Kangra Valley Railway and the Jammu-Srinagar line under construction (though parts use broad gauge). These narrow gauge lines were built to navigate the difficult Himalayan terrain where standard gauge would be challenging. The other states listed (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala) primarily use broad gauge networks.

Multiple choice

Select the incorrect statement.

  1. A submarine is a boat shaped ship that travels under water.

  2. Ships are used to transport goods from water ways.

  3. The most widely used means of transport is land transport.

  4. Air transport is the most expensive means of transport.

  5. We can see bullock-carst as a common transport in urban areas.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is a wrong statement. Bullock-carts as common transport are in rural areas not in urban areas.

Multiple choice

A boy was travelling with his father on a scooter. He noticed a huge truck with many big wheels. He compared the size of the wheel to that of his scooter. He then asked his father,'' why are the wheels of heavy vehicles broad and more in number. Which of the following is the correct answer of the question asked by the boy?

  1. They spread out the weight.

  2. Heavy vehicles look stylish in that way.

  3. This prevents wear and tear.

  4. Small wheels will be required more in number.

  5. The vehicles look taller in that way.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The huge broad wheels on such heavy vehicles help to spread out the weight more evenly, which decreases the pressure on the wheels, and helps them to take a heavier load. Larger surface area of the wheels also helps to maintain stability.

Multiple choice

Roads that link the important cities of various states are referred to as

  1. State Roads

  2. National Highways

  3. State Highways

  4. Super Ways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Highways are the major roads that connect important cities across different states in India. They are maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and form the backbone of the country's road transportation network, facilitating inter-state travel and commerce.