Transportation Networks and Trade Routes

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Which of the following is the longest National Highway in India?

  1. NH 44

  2. NH 7

  3. NH 2

  4. NH 1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NH 44, also known as the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway, is the longest National Highway in India, stretching over 3,745 kilometers.

Which of the following ports is known as the "Gateway of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is often referred to as the "Gateway of India" due to its historical significance as a major port city and a gateway for trade and commerce.

Which of the following mountain passes connects India and China?

  1. Nathu La

  2. Lipulekh Pass

  3. Rohtang Pass

  4. Zoji La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nathu La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas that connects the Indian state of Sikkim with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Which of the following rivers is known as the "National Waterway 1"?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga, is designated as the "National Waterway 1" in India, making it an important inland waterway for transportation and trade.

Which of the following cities is a major railway junction in India?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi, the capital of India, is a major railway junction and a hub for rail transportation in the country.

Which of the following airports 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 New Delhi is the busiest airport in India, handling a large volume of domestic and international flights.

Which of the following trade routes is known as the "Silk Route"?

  1. Grand Trunk Road

  2. Tibet Road

  3. Spice Route

  4. Tea Horse Road


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Silk Route is a network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Which of the following ports is located on the Malabar Coast of India?

  1. Kochi

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Paradip

  4. Kandla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city located on the Malabar Coast of India, known for its historical significance in trade and commerce.

Which of the following mountain passes connects India and Pakistan?

  1. Wagah Border

  2. Attari-Wagah Border

  3. Nathu La

  4. Lipulekh Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wagah Border, also known as the Attari-Wagah Border, is a land border crossing between India and Pakistan, located in the Punjab region.

Which of the following rivers is known as the "National Waterway 2"?

  1. Brahmaputra

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, is designated as the "National Waterway 2" in India, connecting the northeastern states with the rest of the country.

Which of the following cities is a major port city on the Coromandel Coast of India?

  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is a major port city located on the Coromandel Coast of India, known for its historical and economic significance.

Which of the following trade routes is known as the "Spice Route"?

  1. Grand Trunk Road

  2. Tibet Road

  3. Silk Route

  4. Tea Horse Road


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Spice Route is a network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of spices, herbs, and other valuable commodities between Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Which of the following ports is located on the Konkan Coast of India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Paradip

  4. Kandla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city located on the Konkan Coast of India, known for its historical significance as a trading hub.

Which of the following mountain passes connects India and Nepal?

  1. Nathu La

  2. Lipulekh Pass

  3. Rohtang Pass

  4. Zoji La


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lipulekh Pass is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas that connects the Indian state of Uttarakhand with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and Nepal.

Which of the following rivers is known as the "National Waterway 3"?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Narmada

  4. Tapi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godavari River, also known as the Dakshin Ganga, is designated as the "National Waterway 3" in India, connecting the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.

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