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

Indian railway, the biggest public sector undertaking in India, was introduced in __________.

  1. 1871

  2. 1853

  3. 1946

  4. 1981
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The Railways was first introduced in country in 1853 by Lord Dalhousie.  The British presented the railroad framework in India, since they felt the requirement for a quick and speedy transportation to convey the crude materials the nation over effectively which was required by them.
Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

________________ of the $10^{th}$ five year plan stressed on modernisation and electrification of railways.

  1. National Rail Development Association

  2. National Rail Vikas Yojana

  3. Rural Rail Development

  4. Shahri Rail Vikas Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Rail Vikas Yojana was launched during the 10th Five Year Plan to focus on the modernization, electrification, and capacity expansion of the Indian railway network.

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

State highways are managed by the ____________ government and connect important commercial centres within the state.

  1. regional

  2. central

  3. state

  4. local
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
State highways are second principle roadways that interface significant places of a state within it. State highway eventually interfaces with the national highways. State Highways are managed by the State Governments. 
Hence, C is the correct option.
Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Railways suffers losses due to which of the following aspects?

  1. Operates with the aim of social obligations

  2. Theft and corruption

  3. Ticket-less travelers

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Poor Infrastructure is the main reason that results in the low train fares. Railroads in India, from numerous years, has been bringing losses from the traveller trains. It has been withstanding with its income from the freight. In this way, giving world class framework with such a low passage is by incomprehensible.
Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Identify the problems associated with use of water transport as a means of transport.

  1. Affected by natural calamities.

  2. Delay in transportation, loading and unloading of cargo.

  3. Rise in operational cost.

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

Water transport is susceptible to natural calamities like storms, faces delays due to port congestion or loading/unloading processes, and involves high operational costs for maintenance and fuel.

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

Which among the following are the uses of a developed air transport?

  1. Assists in disaster management.

  2. Plays a significant role in the defence of a country.

  3. Tourism development

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

Air transport is vital for rapid disaster response, provides strategic mobility for national defense, and is a key driver for international and domestic tourism.

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

______________ was set up under the Air Corporation Act, 1953, to provide international air transport services.

  1. Indian Airlines

  2. Air India

  3. Pawan Hans Ltd.

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

The Air Corporations Act of 1953 nationalized the aviation industry, leading to the creation of Air India for international services and Indian Airlines for domestic services.

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

Railways and roadways should be ____________ to each other so as to enhance the development of a country.

  1. complementary

  2. competitive

  3. unrelated

  4. both A & C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Railways and roadways are considered complementary modes of transport because they serve different needs and distances, working together to create an efficient integrated transport network.

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

Under the _____________ 1953, two state corporations were set up, namely Air India and Indian Airlines.

  1. Air Transport Committee

  2. Air Corporation Act

  3. Air Transport Act

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

The Air Corporations Act of 1953 was the specific legislation that nationalized the Indian aviation sector and established the two state-owned corporations.