Transportation and Technology

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Transportation and Technology in the context of Indian Geography.
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways

  5. Footpaths


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Footpaths are not a mode of transportation, but rather a type of infrastructure for pedestrians.

What is the primary mode of transportation for long-distance travel in India?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Railways are the primary mode of transportation for long-distance travel in India due to their extensive network and affordability.

Which city in India is known as the 'City of Joy'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is known as the 'City of Joy' for its vibrant culture, rich history, and friendly people.

What is the name of the longest national highway in India?

  1. NH 44

  2. NH 7

  3. NH 1

  4. NH 2


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 is NOT a major port in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Surat

  5. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat is a major city in Gujarat, but it is not a major port in India.

What is the name of the first metro rail system in India?

  1. Delhi Metro

  2. Kolkata Metro

  3. Mumbai Metro

  4. Chennai Metro


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kolkata Metro, inaugurated in 1984, was the first metro rail system in India.

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

  1. Mumbai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Pune


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its thriving technology industry and numerous tech companies.

What is the name of the largest 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 largest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic and cargo handled.

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

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna

  5. Narmada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishna is a major river in South India, but it is not among the five major rivers of India, which are Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, and Brahmaputra.

What is the name of the first Indian satellite launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, was the first Indian satellite launched into space in 1975.

Which city in India is known as the 'Pink City'?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the 'Pink City' due to the distinctive pink color of its buildings and walls.

What is the name of the largest state in India by area?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering over 342,239 square kilometers.

Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Western Ghats

  5. Eastern Ghats


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vindhya Range is a major mountain range in Central India, but it is not among the three major mountain ranges in India, which are Himalayas, Western Ghats, and Eastern Ghats.

What is the name of the first Indian woman to travel into space?

  1. Kalpana Chawla

  2. Sunita Williams

  3. Anousheh Ansari

  4. Valentina Tereshkova


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut, was the first Indian woman to travel into space in 1997.

Which city in India is known as the 'City of Nawabs'?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bhopal

  4. Mysore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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