MCQ Roads, Railways, Ports, Shipping, Air & Inland Water Transport SET 8

1. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

2. When was the first railway line opened in India and between which stations?

3. Even though the Railways are the most pervasive mode of transport in India, it is the road transport that received the maximum impetus in most of the post-independence period. Which of the following are the reasons for this?

1. Railways are cheap to operate but the associated capital costs are very high.
2. Given the geographic spread of the human settlements, it is unrealistic that the railways alone can serve the needs of transport.
3. The per unit (tonne/km) cost of transport is cheaper on road compared to rail transport.
4. Given the indivisible nature of the Railways, it is not always convenient for the population to avail it with the same ease as private cars, buses or two-wheelers.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below.

4. In which industry is Sal Wood used mostly?

5. Which of the following Train runs between New Delhi and Wagah ?

6. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is

7. The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at

8. Which of the following is not located on the Western Coast of India?

9. Which of these harbours is not a natural harbour ?

10. The proposed sea-route "Sethu Samudram" is a canal through which of the sea-lanes ?

11. Which of the railway connecting the following two stations has been recognised as heritage railway line by UNESCO?

12. What is the correct sequence of the following rail tunnels by length in descending order?

13. The Rail Ministry of India has plan to introduce Bullet train between

14. Which one of the following ports is located on Odisha coast?

15. The headquarter of South-Eastern Railway is