Practice Test

Q1) Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the east-west corridor? Show Answer

Q2) Which mode of transportation reduces transshipment losses and delays? Show Answer

Q3) Which one of the following states is not connected with the HVJ pipeline? Show Answer

Q4) Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast? Show Answer

Q5) Which one of the following is the most important modes of transportation in India? Show Answer

Q6) Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries? Show Answer

Q7) Which one of the following states has the highest road density? Show Answer

Q8) The first class mail includes which one of the following? Show Answer

Q9) Which one of the following means of transport is used for carrying solids in a slurry form? Show Answer

Q10) Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options:
From oil fields in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and Allajabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to Mourigram and Guwahati to siliguri. Show Answer

Q11) Find the incorrect option from the following: Show Answer

Q12) Find the incorrect option from the following: Show Answer

Q13) Directions : In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as

Assertion (A) : Goods and services do not move from supply locales to demand locales on their own.

Reason (R) : For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space. Show Answer

Q14) Directions : In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as

Assertion (A) : Railways have been a great integrating force for more than 150 years.

Reason (R) : Railways in India bind to economic life of the country as well as accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture. Show Answer

Q15) Directions : In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as

Assertion (A) : Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.

Reason (R) : It is fuel efficient and environment friendly. Show Answer

Q16) Directions : In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as

Assertion (A) : Cost of laying pipelines is minimum but subsequent running costs are higher.

Reason (R) : Pipelines facilitates easy transportation. Show Answer

Q17) Why is there a need to interlink wit the world? Show Answer

Q18) Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio- economic progress? Show Answer

Q19) How does trade strengthen the economy of a country? Show Answer

Q20) The trades from local to international level have added to the vitality of the _________. Show Answer

Q21) _______ trade takes place between two countries. Show Answer

Q22) Advancement of international trade of a country is an ______ to its economic prosperity. Show Answer

Q23) The commodities ________ to India include petroleum crude and products, gems and jewellery, chemicals and related products, base metals, electronic items,machinery, agriculture and allied product. Show Answer

Q24) Export and import are the components of: Show Answer

Q25) Which are the major means of communications in the country? Show Answer

Q26) Book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals are considered __________ mail. Show Answer

Q27) Which mail channel is introduced recently by Indian Postal Networks? Show Answer

Q28) Long distance ________ is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver. Show Answer

Q29) Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options:
Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. Show Answer

Q30) What is the name given to the International Airport at Kolkata? Show Answer

Q31) Which one of the following is an inland riverine port? Show Answer

Q32) The longest pipeline connects Show Answer

Q33) Difference between the total value of exports and imports is called _________. Show Answer

Q34) Which one of the following countries has the largest telecom network in Asia? Show Answer

Q35) STD refers to Show Answer

Q36) The first train was steamed off from Show Answer

Q37) Which one of the following is a subsidiary port of Kolkata? Show Answer

Q38) Which one of the following commodities does not belong to items of export? Show Answer

Q39) The Raja Sansi is the southernmost International Airport. Show Answer

Q40) Marmagao is the premier iron ore exporting port of Goa. Show Answer

Q41) International Trade is considered as economic barometer for a country. Show Answer

Q42) Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, medical tourism, adventure tourism and business tourism. Show Answer

Q43) Andhra Pradesh has the maximum road density in India. Show Answer

Q44) Which one of the following statements is incorrect? Show Answer

Q45) Which of the following corridors links Srinagar and Kanniyakumari ? Identify the correct option : Show Answer

Q46) Which of the following is an autonomous agency responsible for management of National Highways in India ? Show Answer

Q47) Which of the following was the first port developed soon after Independence to use the volume of trade on the Mumbai Port ? Show Answer

Q48) Which of the following is the Northernmost international airport in India ? Show Answer

Q49) Identify the port through the given features.
* It is deepest landlock port.
* It is well protected port for exporting iron-ore.
* It is located in Andhra Pradesh. Show Answer

Q50) Identify the name of National waterways with the help of given clues.
* The total distance of the water ways is 991 km.
* It covers distance between Sadiya and Dhubri.
* It is located on the Brahmaputra river. Show Answer

Q51) Choose the correctly matched pair about the major sea port and their location. Show Answer

Q52) Assertion (A) :
Transport and Communications are called lifelines of our economy.
Reason (R) :
Transport and Communication do not help in easy movement of goods and materials between countries. Show Answer

Q53) Assertion (A) :
The Himalayan mountainous regions are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines.
Reason (R) :
The Himalaya Mountainous regions have high relief, Sparse population and lack of economic opportunities. Show Answer

Q54) Assertion (A) :
Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.
Reason (R) :
It is a fuel efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. Show Answer

Q55) Assertion (A) :
Trade is considered as the economic barometer of the country.
Reason (R) :
Trading helps largely in developing countries like India. Advancement of Trade is an index to its economic prosperity. Show Answer

Q56) Assertion (A) :
Tourism promotes national integration.
Reason (R) :
Millions of people are directly engaged in tourism industry. Show Answer

Q57) Which of the following factors are responsible for distribution pattern of railway network in the country ? Identify the correct option : Show Answer

Q58) Assertion (A) :
Rail transport is the most convenient means of transportation in the Northern Plains.
Reason (R) :
The Northern Plains are densely populated, which enables the maximum number of people to utilise this means of transport. Show Answer

Q59) When was the first railway line opened in India ? Choose the correct option from the following: Show Answer

Q60) why Indian railway network is mostly concentrated in Ganga Plains ? Choose the most suitable option : Show Answer

Q61) Why is the Indian Railways called the lifeline of the country ? With reference to the above context, infer the appropriate option : Show Answer

Q62) Why is it essential to develop a unigauge system of railways in our country ? Identify the correct option. Show Answer

Q63) Which of the following is the largest Public Sector Undertaking in the country ? Show Answer

Q64) The trade between two countries is called Show Answer

Q65) What type of trade is carried in cities, towns and villages ? Show Answer

Q66) ___ is the type of communication service in India that is largest in the world. Show Answer

Q67) Which of the following statements is not correct ? Show Answer

Q68) Choose the correctly matched pair abut the National Waterways and their length. Show Answer