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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.

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.