Geographical Research and Transportation in India

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Which of the following is NOT a major mode of transportation in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While India has a vast network of rivers and coastline, waterways are not a major mode of transportation due to various factors such as lack of infrastructure, shallow rivers, and seasonal variations in water levels.

The Golden Quadrilateral is a network of highways connecting which four major cities in India?

  1. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

  2. Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore

  3. Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad

  4. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Quadrilateral is a network of highways connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, forming a quadrilateral shape.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Gateway of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is known as the 'Gateway of India' due to its strategic location and the presence of a major seaport, which has historically served as an important entry point for trade and commerce.

The Konkan Railway is a scenic railway line that runs along the western coast of India, connecting which two states?

  1. Maharashtra and Goa

  2. Karnataka and Kerala

  3. Goa and Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra and Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konkan Railway runs along the western coast of India, connecting the states of Maharashtra and Goa.

Which of the following is NOT a major seaport in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Visakhapatnam is a major city in India, it is not a major seaport. The major seaports in India are Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

The North-South Corridor is a proposed transportation corridor connecting which two regions of India?

  1. North India and South India

  2. East India and West India

  3. North India and East India

  4. South India and West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The North-South Corridor is a proposed transportation corridor connecting North India and South India, aiming to improve connectivity and facilitate trade between the two regions.

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Joy'?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata is known as the 'City of Joy' due to its vibrant culture, rich history, and friendly people.

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a major highway connecting which two cities in Maharashtra?

  1. Mumbai and Pune

  2. Mumbai and Nagpur

  3. Pune and Nagpur

  4. Mumbai and Aurangabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a major highway connecting the cities of Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

  1. Bangalore

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangalore is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its thriving technology industry and the presence of numerous IT companies and startups.

The Chennai-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is a proposed economic corridor connecting which two major cities in India?

  1. Chennai and Kolkata

  2. Mumbai and Delhi

  3. Delhi and Kolkata

  4. Mumbai and Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chennai-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is a proposed economic corridor connecting the cities of Chennai and Kolkata, aiming to boost industrial development and economic growth in the region.

Which of the following is NOT a major river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Godavari is a major river in India, it is not one of the three major rivers: Ganges, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra.

The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving which Indian city?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Delhi and its surrounding areas.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Jaisalmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' due to the predominant use of pink-colored sandstone in its buildings.

The Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the largest suburban railway networks in the world, serving which Indian city?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the largest suburban railway networks in the world, serving the city of Mumbai and its surrounding areas.

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Nizams'?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Lucknow

  3. Bhopal

  4. Mysore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad is known as the 'City of Nizams' due to its historical association with the Nizam of Hyderabad, who ruled the region for over two centuries.

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