Transportation and Distribution

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Which of the following is the most important mode of transportation in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Railways are the most important mode of transportation in India, accounting for over 60% of the total freight traffic and 35% of the total passenger traffic.

Which of the following is the longest national highway in India?

  1. NH 1

  2. NH 2

  3. NH 7

  4. NH 44


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NH 44 is the longest national highway in India, stretching for a distance of 3,745 kilometers from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is the busiest airport in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

  3. Kempegowda International Airport

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the busiest airport in India, handling over 60 million passengers annually.

Which of the following is the largest port in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Port

  2. Mumbai Port

  3. Kolkata Port

  4. Chennai Port


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai is the largest port in India, handling over 100 million tonnes of cargo annually.

Which of the following is the most important inland waterway in India?

  1. Ganga River

  2. Brahmaputra River

  3. Godavari River

  4. Krishna River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River is the most important inland waterway in India, stretching for a distance of over 2,500 kilometers from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following is the most important mode of transportation for goods in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roadways are the most important mode of transportation for goods in India, accounting for over 60% of the total freight traffic.

Which of the following is the most important mode of transportation for passengers in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Railways are the most important mode of transportation for passengers in India, accounting for over 35% of the total passenger traffic.

Which of the following is the most important factor affecting the distribution of transportation and distribution networks in India?

  1. Geography

  2. Economy

  3. Population

  4. Culture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geography is the most important factor affecting the distribution of transportation and distribution networks in India, as it determines the location of natural resources, agricultural land, and population centers.

Which of the following is the most important challenge facing the transportation and distribution sector in India?

  1. Infrastructure

  2. Congestion

  3. Pollution

  4. Safety


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Infrastructure is the most important challenge facing the transportation and distribution sector in India, as the country's transportation infrastructure is often inadequate to meet the demands of the growing economy.

Which of the following is the most important government policy aimed at improving the transportation and distribution sector in India?

  1. National Transportation Policy

  2. National Highways Development Project

  3. Sagarmala Project

  4. Bharatmala Pariyojana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatmala Pariyojana is the most important government policy aimed at improving the transportation and distribution sector in India, as it aims to develop a network of highways and expressways across the country.

Which of the following is the most important recent development in the transportation and distribution sector in India?

  1. Dedicated Freight Corridors

  2. High-Speed Rail

  3. Metro Rail

  4. Inland Waterways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dedicated Freight Corridors are the most important recent development in the transportation and distribution sector in India, as they aim to improve the efficiency of freight transportation by creating dedicated rail lines for freight trains.

Which of the following is the most important future trend in the transportation and distribution sector in India?

  1. Electric Vehicles

  2. Autonomous Vehicles

  3. Hyperloop

  4. Drones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electric Vehicles are the most important future trend in the transportation and distribution sector in India, as they offer a number of benefits, including reduced emissions, lower operating costs, and improved energy efficiency.

Which of the following is the most important role of the transportation and distribution sector in India?

  1. Economic Development

  2. Social Development

  3. Environmental Sustainability

  4. National Security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important role of the transportation and distribution sector in India is to support economic development by facilitating the movement of goods and people.

Which of the following is the most important challenge facing the transportation and distribution sector in India in the coming years?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Urbanization

  3. Globalization

  4. Technological Change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate Change is the most important challenge facing the transportation and distribution sector in India in the coming years, as it is likely to lead to more extreme weather events, which can disrupt transportation and distribution networks.

Which of the following is the most important opportunity for the transportation and distribution sector in India in the coming years?

  1. Digitalization

  2. Decarbonization

  3. Diversification

  4. Privatization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digitalization is the most important opportunity for the transportation and distribution sector in India in the coming years, as it can help to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create new business models.

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