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The National Highway 1A connects Leh to Kashmir Valley through the _____.

  1. Ram Pass

  2. Cold Pass

  3. Triyeg Pass

  4. Zoji la Pass
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zojila Pass-9 kilometers from Sonamarg and at an elevation of 3500 meters above sea level, is responsible for connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh Valley

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The Manali-Leh highway opens only between July and ______.

  1. December

  2. September

  3. November

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

Manali-Leh highway is notorious for its avalanches and landslides. During winter months the terrain becomes difficult and is mostly covered with snow most of the time

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Which one of the following is given the special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana?

  1. Border Roads

  2. State Highways

  3. Rural Roads

  4. District Roads
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojna is a nationwide scheme to connect all unconnected rural villages by roads. This was introduced in the year 2000.
  • It is under the authority of Ministry of Roads.

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The length of the National Highway Network is quite large in ________.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Assam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra has highest national highway network.

The main national highways in Maharashtra are: NH 3, NH 50, NH 69, NH 7, NH 17, NH 211, NH 204, NH 4, NH 8, NH 9, NH 13, NH 16, NH 4B, NH 6, and NH 222. Total length of highways in the state of Maharashtra exceeds 3700 kms. Almost 98% villages are connected via the highways and modern roads in Maharashtra.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which type of roads can be constructed under the ground?

  1. Flyover

  2. Expressways

  3. Subways

  4. Highways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Flyover- An overpass which crosses another road or railway line.
  • Expressway- A high-speed road with partial access and extra facilities.
  • Subway- A tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians.
  • Highways- A generic term given to roadways used to connect important cities.
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Our border roads pass through about _______ states in India.

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India has a vast road network. It has the second largest road network in the world. It has the roads connecting almost all parts of the country including rural areas and remote parts. In India the border roads passes through 12 states of the country.

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India has one of the largest networks of which of the following modes of transport?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Pipelines
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about 2.3 million km at present. In India, roadways have preceded railways. 

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Which of the following are the primary road systems of our country?

  1. National Highways

  2. State Highways

  3. District roads

  4. Border roads
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 National Highways link extreme parts of the country. These are the primary road systems and are laid and maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). 

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Which among the following is the longest road of India?

  1. Pathankot Jammu Road

  2. Great Deccan Road

  3. Grand Trunk Road

  4. Mahatma Gandhi Road
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads, running across the Indian subcontinent from Bangladesh to Pakistan.