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Road safety - class-IX

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If $\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{3}{4}$, then the value of $(\dfrac{6}{7} + \dfrac{y-x}{y+x})$ equals ______.

  1. $\dfrac{5}{7}$

  2. $1\dfrac{1}{7}$

  3. 1

  4. 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Given: $\cfrac {x}{y}=\cfrac {3}{4}$

So, Let $x=3a$ and $y=4a$ where $a$ is any constant.
So, $\cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {y-x}{y+x}\implies \cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {4a-3a}{4a+3a}\quad (\therefore$ Substituting values of $x$ and $y)$
$\implies \cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {a}{7a}=\cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {1}{7}=1$ 

When was the first motorist fined and appear in court?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1890

  4. 1880


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1895 John Henry Knight was convicted and fined for using a motor-tricycle on the highway. He was probably the first motorist to appear in court.

Who invented world's first car?

  1. Nicholas Joseph Cugnot

  2. Graham Bell

  3. Newton

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The world's first car was invented in 1769 by Nicholas Joseph Cugnot.

When was the first traffic light was installed?

  1. 1910

  2. 1915

  3. 1919

  4. 1920


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Worlds first traffic lights were installed in Detroit, USA in 1919. The first traffic lights in Britain were installed in Wolverhampton during 1928. However, they did not come to London till 1932.

When was the first motor-car accident occurred?

  1. 25 February 1899

  2. 20 January 1899

  3. 20 March 1899

  4. 15 July 1899


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first motor-car accident in Britain resulting in the death of the driver occurred in Grive Hill, Harrow-on-the Hill, London on 25th February 1899. 


When the world's first car was invented?

  1. 1765

  2. 1769

  3. 1770

  4. 1771


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the sixteenth century invention of automatic mechanized vehicles helped people travel from one place to another faster. The worlds first car was invented in 1769.

When was the world's first accident accrued?

  1. 1771

  2. 1775

  3. 1773

  4. 1779


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1771 the first accident involving a motor vehicle took place in Paris when Cugnot's steam tractor hit a low wall in the grounds of  the Paris arsenal. 

Locations of road signs-
I) Left side of the road
II) On multilane road repeated on the other side of the road
III) On wide carriageway overhead signs are also used
IV) On hilly roads signs are installed on valley side

  1. Only I and II

  2. Only I and III

  3. Only II and IV

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Locations of road signs-
I) Left side of the road
II) On multilane road repeated on the other side of the road
III) On wide carriageway overhead signs are also used
IV) On hilly roads signs are installed on valley side
V) Warning signs in urban areas are located 50m in advance

When was the road safety week celebrated during 2015 in CBSE affiliated schools?

  1. 11-17 January

  2. 01-07 January

  3. 18-24 January

  4. 01-07 February


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Every year, prominent metro cities of India celebrate the road safety week to promote road safety measures. During the entire week, the transport departments of various states create awareness through community building process in schools, colleges, offices and on roads. They also sensitise people about the outcome of   -drunkendriving, high-speed driving, importance of wearing helmet for bikers and seat belts for four-wheeler drivers. At times, they choose themes to communicate to the masses. Road Safety Week 2015 was celebrated in India from 11-17 January.

When was the Zebra Crossing developed?

  1. After Second World War

  2. After First World War

  3. Before First World War

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zebra crossing with black and white stripes was developed after the Second World War.

When the first Box Junction was introduced?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1964

  4. 1970


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Box junctions, marked with yellow cross-hatching, were introduced in London during 1964. The aim was to prevent traffic blocking junctions when it could not proceed and this was successful. 

Road safety signs are of how many types?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 6


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Road safety signs are primarily of three types-
1- Mandatory Sign
2- Cautionary Sign
3- Informatory Sign

When the first traffic police as women was used?

  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

  4. 1968


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Police woman were used for traffic control duties for the first time in Paris, in 1964.

When the women traffic police was introduced in India?

  1. 1980

  2. 1985

  3. 1989

  4. 1990


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In India the first women traffic police was introduced in 1989. Delhi was the first city in India where the women traffic police were introduced.

What is the necessity of traffic lights?

  1. To reduce delays at junctions

  2. To reduce vehicular conflicts

  3. To reduce accidents

  4. For all of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traffic lights are very necessary at roads. It helps in following-
I) To reduce delays at junctions
II) To reduce vehicular conflicts
III) To reduce accidents
IV) To save police's time and strength 

When was the Pedestrain Crossing instituted?

  1. 1930

  2. 1932

  3. 1934

  4. 1935


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pedestrian crossing was instituted in Britain in 1934. The roads were marked by dotted lines. On the pavement there were striped Belisha beacon light poles named after BritainsMinister oftransport L. Hore-Belisha.

What are the colours of road marking?

  1. White

  2. Yellow

  3. Alternate Black & White

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Specific colours are used for road markings-
I) White for all carriageway makings except for parking restrictions.
II) Yellow for parking restrictions and continuous centre or barrier line.
III) Alternate Black & White for kerb and object makings.

When the road regulations were brought into effect in India?

  1. June 1, 1980

  2. July 1, 1989

  3. July 1, 1998

  4. June 1, 1999


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Road regulations were brought into effect in India from July 1st 1989. These are the guidelines for Indian drivers to follow safety. These rules deal with basic facts such as overtaking, traffic signals, towing, speed limits, the necessary documents to be carried while driving etc.

Every year, first week of _________is celebrated as Road safety week.

  1. December

  2. January

  3. March

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Road safety week is celebrated in the first week of December. This event is organised to make people aware of traffic rules. This is an attempt to reduce road accidents and save the lives of the people by raising awareness 

Signals to be given by drivers appropriately ___________.

  1. When he is about to slow down

  2. When he is about to turn to the right or left

  3. When he is about to stop

  4. In all the above mentioned situations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Road safety is the measures one should bear in mind while on road travelling to prevent an accident or any mishappening. Foremost of them come traffic rules which everyone should follow in order to ride safely and let others drive safe too. Signals must be given by the driver when he/she is slowing down or turning right or left or when stopping. It will allow others to get the indication and avoiding the accident.

The rules of road regulation came into effect from _________.

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1998

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

A person driving a vehicle shall always carry with him/her _____.

  1. Driving license

  2. Certificate with registration

  3. Certificates of taxation and insurance

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person driving a vehicle shall always carry the documents pertaining to vehicle registration, insurance, taxation etc. driver should also carry driving license with him. Apart from these, document showing that the vehicle has undergone pollution control check has to be carried.

Drivers should drive their vehicles on the________side of the road.

  1. Right

  2. Left

  3. Middle

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following bodies set up the Road Safety Cell in 1986?

  1. Ministry of Defence

  2. Ministry of Home

  3. Ministry of Shipping

  4. Ministry of Surface Transport


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ministry of Surface Transport set up the Road Safety Cell in 1986. The Ministry of Surface Transport was a branch of the Government of India and was the apex body for the formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and laws relating to surface transport in India.

Drivers of vehicles shall not use the _____.

  1. Sound of the horn should not be more needlessly

  2. Drivers should avoid sound of horn in silence zones

  3. Drivers should not drive which have mechanical defect

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the given options are to be followed while driving. They include: Horn should not be used more needlessly, as it cause irritation and sound pollution. It should not be used in silent zones like near hospitals and schools as it may cause disturbance and recklessness. Vehicles with mechanical defects should not be used at all.

Drivers shall not drive motor vehicles on road declared as ___except in the direction specified by sign boards.

  1. One way

  2. Two way

  3. Three way

  4. Four way


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to rules of the road regulations, 1989, a driver of motor vehicle in ‘One Way ‘cannot drive his vehicle in any direction he wants. He has to drive only in the direction prescribed on sign board.

Who is responsible for construction and maintenance of the National Highway?

  1. State government

  2. Central government

  3. Federal government

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous body of the Indian Government which is responsible for management and maintenance of a network of National Highways. It works under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Disaster occurring due to human mistake________.

  1. Drought

  2. Flood

  3. Landslide

  4. Road accident


Correct Option: D

BRT stands for _____________.

  1. Bus Rail Transport

  2. Bus Rail Transit

  3. Bus Rapid Transit

  4. Bus Rapid Transport


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bus rapid transit (BRT), also called a busway or transitway, is a bus-based public transport system designed to improve capacity and reliability relative to a conventional bus system.

India has the ______ largest road network in the world.

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The road system of india is second largest in the world after United states of America. India has the one of largest road network across the world, spanning over a total of 5.5 million km. This road network transports 64.5 per cent of all goods in the country and 90 per cent of India’s total passenger traffic uses road network to commute. Road transportation has gradually increased over the years with the improvement in connectivity between cities, towns and villages in the country.

In India road safety week is celebrated in the month of ____________.

  1. December

  2. August

  3. September

  4. January


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Road Accidents in India are continuously increasing. To make people aware of traffic rules and their importance Road Safety Week is Celebrated every Year in January in India. People are encouraged about how to drive on road by organizing a variety of programmes related to Road Safety.

Which is the shortest national highway in India?

  1. NH 47

  2. NH 47A

  3. NH 47B

  4. NH 44 


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National Highway 47A, which starts from Kundannoor to Willingdon land in Kochi, Kerala, is the shortest highway in India.It has a length of 6 Kilometers in total. 

Which color combinations are used as signal lights?

  1. Pink, Red, Blue

  2. Blue, Black, White

  3. Red, Green, Yellow

  4. None of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Red, Green, Yellow color combinations are used as signal lights. Red as the color for stop, it is thought, because red has for centuries been used to indicate danger. For the other colors, they chose green as the color for go and yellow as the color for caution.

Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of public transport?

  1. Save time

  2. Save money

  3. Save fuel

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Helps foster a sense of community. For example, people travelling together are more likely to feel a community connection than those travelling in cars in isolation.
  • Reduces the need for building vast car parks on valuable land that could have otherwise been used as highly prized office or retail space.
  • Reduces pollution and road congestion - the more people who travel by train, tram or bus, the fewer cars on the road.

What is BRTS?

  1. Bus Rapid Transit Systems

  2. Bus Road Transit Systems

  3. Bus Rapid Travel Systems

  4. Bus Rapid Transit Schools


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bus Rapid Transit System.
BRTS is bus based public transport. It is like "Metro service running on roads". Prioritize public transport users with advanced features like easy & step-less boarding system, smart ticketing system, allocating dedicated space for buses on the roads.

Which of the following is/are the preventive measures for road accidents?

  1. Helmets for two-wheeler riders

  2. Sitting and enforcing speed limit

  3. Sitting and enforcing alcohol limit

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following is/are the preventive measures for road accidents:-

  • Helmets for two-wheeler riders
  • Sitting and enforcing speed limit
  • Sitting and enforcing alcohol limit

Which of the following is/are the causes of road accident?

  1. Distracted Driving

  2. Speeding

  3. Drunk Driving

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following are the causes of road accident:-

  • Distracted Driving-Distracted drivers are the top cause of car accidents. A distracted driver is a motorist that diverts his or her attention from the road, usually to talk on a cell phone, send a text message or eat food.
  • Speeding- Many drivers ignore the speed limit and drive 10, 20 and sometimes 30 mph over the limit. Speed kills, and traveling above the speed limit is an easy way to cause a car accident. The faster you drive, the slower your reaction time will be if you need to prevent an auto accident.
  • Drunk Driving- When you drink, you lose the ability to focus and function properly and its very dangerous when operating a vehicle. Driving under the influence of alcohol causes car accidents every day, even when they are one the top causes that can be avoided. Always use a designated driver if you go out and drink.

Which is the longest national highway in India?

  1. NH 45

  2. NH 46

  3. NH 7

  4. NH 50


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NH 7 which runs through North-South Corridor is officially listed as running over 2,369 km from Varanasi to Kanyakumari. It is the longest national highway in India.

What color or material will make you more visible during night?

  1. Dark colors

  2. Pale colors

  3. Bright colors

  4. All of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adding a front white headlight and a rear red taillight makes you more visible from a distance. A larger amount of power for the light will help you to be even brighter and more noticeable.

When the first Locomotive and Highway Act was introduced?

  1. 1855

  2. 1865

  3. 1875

  4. 1885


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Locomotives and Highway Act was the first piece of British motoring legislation. This was also known as the Red Flag Act of 1865. The Act required three persons in attendance one to steer, one to stoke and one to walk 60 yards ahead with a red flag to warm the oncoming traffic.

Right to Life is under the Article ___________.

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 21 of the Indian constitution gives the right to Life. This right is given to both citizens and non-citizens.

Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by the law. Constitution declares that article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during the emergency.

What are the colours of traffic signal?

  1. Red

  2. Amber

  3. Green

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traffic signals are of three colours, which are Red, Green and Amber.
I) Red means stop
II) Amber means caution
III) Green means go

When was the motor car act came in to force?

  1. 1 January 1904

  2. 1 January 1905

  3. 1 January 1906

  4. 1 January 1907


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Motor car Act of Britain came into force on 1st January 1904. It required that all cars be registered and carry a number plate, and all motorists to have a driving licence. But there was no driving test to pass and the licence was obtained by filling up a form and paying the fee at a post office. The act made dangerous driving anindictable offence.

An ideal road safety education programme should be able to-
I) Inculcate a sense of road discipline in the mind of every road user
II) Develop a willful respect for road rules
III) Help a road user tide over any adverse situation on roads
IV) Instill in the minds of road users a sense of fellow feeling

  1. Only I

  2. Only I and II

  3. Only III and IV

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An ideal road safety education programme should be able to-
I) Inculcate a sense of road discipline in the mind of every road user.
II) Develop a willful respect for road rules.
III) Help a road user tide over any adverse situation on roads.
IV) Instill in the minds of road users a sense of fellow feeling.

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