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Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

The official teacher-student norm is ________.

  1. 1:10

  2. 1:20

  3. 1:30

  4. 1:40
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Education (RTE) Act and various government norms in India specify a pupil-teacher ratio of 1:30 for primary schools, but 1:40 is often cited as the standard norm for upper primary or general classroom settings in many official documents.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Which among the following is an important source of revenue for the central government in India?

  1. Small-scale industries

  2. Railways

  3. State Electricity Boards (SEBs)

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Railways are a major public sector enterprise in India and contribute significantly to the central government's revenue through freight and passenger services.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

The classification of roadways in India includes:
i)  National highways
ii) State highways
iii) District roads
iv) Metro city roads
v) Rural roads

  1. i, ii, and iii

  2. i, ii, iii, and v

  3. i, ii, iii, and iv

  4. i, ii, iv, and v
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
i, ii, iii and v. 
National highways are fundamental roadways of a specific nation. They interface every significant city to the capital of the nation. They run all through the length and breadth of the nation. State highways are second principle roadways that interface significant pieces of a state within it. State highway eventually interfaces with the national highways. Rural and district roads are for their respective districts and villages. 
Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

___________ are managed by the central government and connect important cities and industrial centres.

  1. State highways

  2. National highways

  3. Rural roads

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

National Highways. 

National highways are fundamental roadways of a specific nation. They interface every significant city to the capital of the nation. They run all through the length and breadth of the nation.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

What are some of the problems with regards to railways as a mode of transport?
i)   Inadequate amenities
ii)  Uneconomical and expensive
iii) Uneven rail network
iv)  Financial problems

  1. i, ii, & iv

  2. i & ii

  3. i, iii & iv

  4. i, ii, iii & iv
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The problems associated with Indian railways include inadequate amenities for passengers, an uneven distribution of the rail network across the country, and persistent financial challenges for the organization.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Road network in India has seen major developments after 1995 under the ____________.

  1. National Roadways Scheme

  2. National Highways Act

  3. Road Vikas Yojana

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Highways Act, 1956, and subsequent developments and amendments have provided the legal and policy framework for the major expansion of the road network in India.