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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

A housing society was surveyed by a commuter company last year. The results showed that most of the residents gave their affirmation for the concept of carpool. The carpooling, they felt, would benefit them through huge savings on fuel and time. Hence, carpool is recommended for a better tomorrow.

Which of the following, if true, will strengthen the author's argument?

  1. Though the long distances between their workplaces force the members of the carpool to leave their homes early, they are adequately compensated by the fuel savings.

  2. The fuel costs are likely to witness a steep and sustained increase in the foreseeable future.

  3. By participating in the carpool, the residents contribute their mite towards reducing pollution and traffic congestion.

  4. The government is likely to allow carpools to use bus-lanes on busy trunk roads.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Carpool is recommended for a better tomorrow, as it involves huge savings in fuel and time. Option (2) ensures that the savings (in fuel, at least) will be steep and sustained. Spiraling fuel costs would be a good reason to use carpooling.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Motor car

  2. Tractor

  3. Bus

  4. Train
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tractor, bus and motor car run on a road, but only train runs on a track. So, option 4 is correct. 

Multiple choice

Alto is a

  1. Car

  2. Bus

  3. Truck

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maruti Alto is a popular city car manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India.

Multiple choice

Delhi and Mumbai are joined by the

  1. NH 8

  2. NH 7

  3. NH 4

  4. NH16
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Highway 8 (NH 8) historically connected Delhi and Mumbai. While highway numbering has been updated, NH 8 remains the traditional answer for this route.