Transportation Technology in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the evolution of transportation technology in India, from ancient times to the present day.
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Which of the following was the primary mode of transportation in ancient India?

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Horses

  3. Elephants

  4. Chariots


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chariots were widely used in ancient India for both transportation and warfare.

The Grand Trunk Road, one of the longest highways in Asia, was constructed during the reign of which Mughal emperor?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sher Shah Suri, not a Mughal emperor, constructed the Grand Trunk Road during his reign in the 16th century.

Which Indian city was the first to introduce a tram system?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata, then known as Calcutta, introduced the first tram system in India in 1873.

The first railway line in India was constructed between which two cities?

  1. Mumbai and Thane

  2. Kolkata and Howrah

  3. Chennai and Vellore

  4. Delhi and Meerut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first railway line in India was constructed between Mumbai and Thane in 1853.

Which Indian city was the first to have an underground metro system?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata, then known as Calcutta, introduced the first underground metro system in India in 1984.

The Konkan Railway, known for its scenic beauty, passes through which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Goa

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Konkan Railway passes through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Joy' and is famous for its trams?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata, also known as the 'City of Joy,' is famous for its tram system.

The Golden Quadrilateral, a network of highways connecting major cities in India, was completed in which year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Golden Quadrilateral was completed in 2012, connecting major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

The Delhi Metro is known for its extensive network and modern infrastructure. Which company constructed it?

  1. Reliance Infrastructure

  2. Larsen & Toubro

  3. DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation)

  4. Tata Projects


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Delhi Metro was constructed by DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation), a government-owned company.

Which Indian city has the largest number of operational airports?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai has the largest number of operational airports in India, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Mumbai Airport.

The Vande Bharat Express, India's first semi-high-speed train, was introduced in which year?

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2021


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vande Bharat Express was introduced in 2019, connecting major cities like Delhi and Varanasi.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City' and is famous for its cycle rickshaws?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur, also known as the 'Pink City,' is famous for its cycle rickshaws.

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, one of the busiest highways in India, is also known as:

  1. Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway

  2. Eastern Freeway

  3. Western Express Highway

  4. National Highway 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is also known as the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway.

Which Indian city has the largest number of operational seaports?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai has the largest number of operational seaports in India, including the Jawaharlal Nehru Port and the Mumbai Port Trust.

The Dedicated Freight Corridor, a high-capacity rail network, is being constructed to connect which two cities?

  1. Delhi and Mumbai

  2. Mumbai and Chennai

  3. Chennai and Kolkata

  4. Kolkata and Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dedicated Freight Corridor is being constructed to connect Delhi and Mumbai.

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