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Questions Related to secondary sector : industry

IIT stands for __________.

  1. Indian Institute of Technical Education

  2. Indian Institute of Training

  3. Indian Institution of Technology

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

Communication means _______ of information.

  1. transmission

  2. transition

  3. translocation

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

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


Correct Option: B

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


Correct Option: B
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. 

___________ 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


Correct Option: B
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.

Roadways in India can be classified into ________ types.

  1. two

  2. five

  3. seven

  4. four


Correct Option: D

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


Correct Option: C

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


Correct Option: B