Tag: infrastructure

Quizzes (12) Questions (127)

Questions Related to infrastructure

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of these would be classified as capital in economics?

  1. Metro Rail network

  2. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  3. Underground gas pipe line network

  4. All the three
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In economics, capital refers to man-made assets used in the production of goods and services. All listed items are examples of physical infrastructure capital.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

The principal means of transport of goods in India is ________.

  1. railways

  2. roadways

  3. inland water ways

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

Railways are the primary mode for moving bulk goods over long distances in India due to cost-effectiveness and capacity.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Rationing of credit is a_method of controlling credit.

  1. Qualitative

  2. Quantitative

  3. Both

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

Rationing of credit is a qualitative method used by central banks to direct credit flow to specific sectors, as opposed to quantitative methods that affect the total volume of money.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Select the correct aim/s of the $PPP$ models using the code:
 I. Helping private sector to invest in the infra projects.
2. Mobilising scarce investment towards the infra sector.   

  1. Only I

  2. Only 2

  3. I and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It was difficult to attract investment to the sector from the privates sector due to absence of business-friendly atmosphere.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Select the incorrect statement/s about the 'Smart Cities' missionusing the code:
1. Inclusion and sustainability arc its part.
2. Foreign companies are not allowed to take part in it.   

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Foreign firms are very much allowed to invest in this mission. Basically, this is through the foreign investors that India aims to get smart solutions for urban living. 

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Some banks are financing big projects like construction of roads/bridges etc. Financing such projects means banks are helping exactly in ______________.

  1. Infrastructural development

  2. Project management

  3. Developing core sector industry

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

Financing roads and bridges directly contributes to the creation of physical infrastructure, which is essential for economic growth.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Posts and Telegraphs is a ________________.

  1. joint sector enterprise

  2. departmental enterprise

  3. state governmental enterprise

  4. non-departmental enterprise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the oldest form of public sector enterprises. The departmental undertaking is considered as one of the departments of government. It has no separate existence than the government. It functions under the overall control of one ministry or department of government.

For example, Railways, post & telegraph, broadcasting, telephone service etc.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which one/s is/are correct about the proposed TOT (Toll Operate and Transfer) for the sector? Select your answer by using the code given below:
1. It is a newly proposed public private partnership (PPP) model aimed at promoting investment in road sector. 
2. It is a monetisation plan for the mature road assets to be launched by the NHAI (National Highway Authority of India).

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are several road assets on which toll is not being collected either by the private constructor or the NHAI. Now, the Government wants to monetise those road assets which have matured by now and have good vehicular activities.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

TRAI is concerned with _________________.

  1. Fine arts

  2. Telecommunication

  3. Sports

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

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India under section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Find out the correct order in which telecommunication services started in India.

  1. Postal service, Telegraph, Railway, Doordarshan.

  2. Postal service, Telegraph, Doordarshan, Railway.

  3. Postal service, Doordarshan, Railway, Telegraph.

  4. Postal service, Railway, Telegraph, Doordarshan.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Postal services were established first, followed by telegraph, then railways, and finally modern media like Doordarshan.