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Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The roads linking to the state capital with district headquarters are called ________?

  1. State Highways

  2. National Highways

  3. Corridor Highways

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

State Highways are designed to connect the state capital with district headquarters and other important towns within the state.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The four or six-lane highway connecting the metropolitan cities Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi is called ______.

  1. National Corridor

  2. Golden Quadrilateral

  3. National Highway

  4. Golden Triangle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Golden Quadrilateral is a network of four or six-lane highways which connects top four metropolitan cities of India, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, thereby, forming a quadrilateral. It is the largest highway project in India. The Golden Quadrilateral project was launched in 2001 as part of National Highways Development Project. Its overall length is 5,846km.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The National Highways which are part of the 'Golden Quadrilateral Highway Project' and 'National Corridor Project' are.

  1. NH $13$ and NH $17$
  2. NH $48$ and NH $206$
  3. NH $4$ and NH $7$
  4. NH $206$ and NH $209$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

NH 4 and NH 7 are key components of the highway network that form parts of the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South Corridor respectively.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Fill in the blanks.
Maintenance of National Highways is done by __________.

  1. National Highways Authority of India

  2. State Goverment

  3. Local Government

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for the management and maintenance of the national highway network.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which of the following is not a feature of road transport?

  1. It is easy to build roads

  2. Cost of road construction is low

  3. Roads can connect every village

  4. Roads don't help in development
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Road transport is a major driver of economic development; therefore, the statement that roads do not help in development is factually incorrect.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which type of road is constructed under the ground?

  1. Flyover

  2. Express ways

  3. Subways

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

Subways are the roads which are constructed under the ground. A subway is normally an underpass for pedestrians or cyclists beneath a road or railway. It allows them to reach the other side in safety. Subways are found in countries like England and Wales, the Republic of Ireland, Hong Kong and Commonwealth countries such as India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Cost efficient and the most popular mode of transport in our country is_________.

  1. Air Transport

  2. Road Transport

  3. Water Transport

  4. Rail Transport
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Road transport is the most popular and cost-effective mode of transport in India for short to medium distances, providing extensive connectivity to rural and urban areas.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The East Coast Road is built along the coast of __________________.

  1. Arabian sea

  2. Bay of Bengal

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Andaman Sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The East Coast Road (ECR) in India runs along the Coromandel Coast, which is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. It connects Chennai to Cuddalore and continues further south.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which is the longest National Highway in India?

  1. NH-5

  2. NH-2

  3. NH-3

  4. NH-7
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Highways link extreme parts of the country. These are the primary road systems and are laid and maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). A number of major National Highways run in North-South and East-West directions. The historical Sher-Shah Suri Marg is called National Highway No.1, between Delhi and Amritsar. Currently the longest highway in India is NH-44, starting from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar of Jammu and Kashmir. As per old numbering, a part of this highway was called NH 7, whose northern end was Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

India has the world's highest road which connects to ________.

  1. Leh and Srinagar

  2. Leh and Manali

  3. Srinagar and Jammu

  4. Sikkim and Darjeeling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Leh-Manali Highway is widely recognized as one of the highest motorable roads in the world, traversing several high-altitude mountain passes in the Himalayas.