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Cartography and Indian Transportation

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What is the study of maps called?

  1. Cartography

  2. Geography

  3. Geology

  4. History


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartography is the study of maps, their creation, and their use.

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

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is known as the 'City of Joy' due to its vibrant culture and lively atmosphere.

What is the name of 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 from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.

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

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' due to the pink-colored buildings in the old city.

What is the name of 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 in terms of passenger traffic.

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

  1. Udaipur

  2. Srinagar

  3. Nainital

  4. Ooty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Udaipur is known as the 'City of Lakes' due to the presence of numerous lakes in and around the city.

What is the name of the longest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is the longest river in India, flowing for over 2,500 kilometers.

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

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Pune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengaluru is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its large number of technology companies and startups.

What is the name of the busiest seaport in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Port

  2. Mundra Port

  3. Kandla Port

  4. Chennai Port


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai is the busiest seaport in India in terms of cargo handled.

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

  1. Mysore

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore is known as the 'City of Palaces' due to the presence of numerous palaces in the city, including the famous Mysore Palace.

What is the name of the longest railway line in India?

  1. Mumbai-Delhi Line

  2. Kolkata-Delhi Line

  3. Chennai-Delhi Line

  4. Howrah-New Delhi Line


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Howrah-New Delhi Line is the longest railway line in India, covering a distance of over 1,500 kilometers.

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

  1. Lucknow

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bhopal

  4. Jaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lucknow is known as the 'City of Nawabs' due to its historical association with the Nawabs of Awadh.

What is the name of the busiest metro system in India?

  1. Delhi Metro

  2. Mumbai Metro

  3. Kolkata Metro

  4. Chennai Metro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Metro is the busiest metro system in India in terms of passenger traffic.

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

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Mysore

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Nainital


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengaluru is known as the 'City of Gardens' due to its numerous parks and gardens.

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