Airports and Aviation

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Airports and Aviation in India. It covers various aspects such as major airports, airlines, aviation history, and regulations.
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Which is the busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the busiest airport in India, handling over 70 million passengers annually.

Which Indian airline is the largest in terms of market share?

  1. Air India

  2. Indigo

  3. SpiceJet

  4. Vistara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indigo is the largest airline in India with a market share of over 50%.

When was the first commercial flight in India?

  1. 1911

  2. 1920

  3. 1932

  4. 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first commercial flight in India took place in 1911, when Henri Pequet flew a Farman biplane from Allahabad to Kanpur.

Which Indian city was the first to have an international airport?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai was the first international airport in India, established in 1928.

What is the name of the regulatory body for civil aviation in India?

  1. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

  2. Ministry of Civil Aviation

  3. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)

  4. Airports Authority of India (AAI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body responsible for civil aviation in India.

Which Indian airport is known as the 'Gateway to the North-East'?

  1. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati

  2. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

  3. Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi

  4. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is known as the 'Gateway to the North-East' due to its strategic location connecting the region with the rest of India.

Which Indian airport is the first to be awarded the '5-Star Airport' rating by Skytrax?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to be awarded the '5-Star Airport' rating by Skytrax in 2009.

Which Indian airport is the largest in terms of land area?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the largest airport in India in terms of land area, covering over 5,100 acres.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated cargo terminal?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated cargo terminal, which was inaugurated in 1988.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a solar power plant?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a solar power plant, which was commissioned in 2010.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated runway for small aircraft?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated runway for small aircraft, which was inaugurated in 2012.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated terminal for low-cost carriers?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated terminal for low-cost carriers, which was inaugurated in 2018.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated terminal for private jets?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated terminal for private jets, which was inaugurated in 2019.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated terminal for cargo?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated terminal for cargo, which was inaugurated in 2020.

Which Indian airport is the first to have a dedicated terminal for international passengers?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a dedicated terminal for international passengers, which was inaugurated in 2021.

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