Infrastructure and Water Resources

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Which of the following is NOT a major infrastructure sector in India?

  1. Transportation

  2. Energy

  3. Telecommunications

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is not considered a major infrastructure sector in India. The major infrastructure sectors are transportation, energy, and telecommunications.

Which of the following is NOT a major water resource in India?

  1. Rivers

  2. Lakes

  3. Groundwater

  4. Oceans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oceans are not considered a major water resource in India. The major water resources are rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing India's infrastructure sector?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of skilled labor

  3. Environmental regulations

  4. Political instability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political instability is not a major challenge facing India's infrastructure sector. The major challenges are lack of funding, lack of skilled labor, and environmental regulations.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing India's water resources sector?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Climate change

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major challenge facing India's water resources sector. The major challenges are water pollution, water scarcity, and climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a major benefit of investing in infrastructure?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Improved quality of life

  3. Reduced poverty

  4. Increased environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased environmental degradation is not a major benefit of investing in infrastructure. The major benefits are increased economic growth, improved quality of life, and reduced poverty.

Which of the following is NOT a major benefit of investing in water resources?

  1. Improved agricultural productivity

  2. Increased access to clean water

  3. Reduced flooding

  4. Increased water pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased water pollution is not a major benefit of investing in water resources. The major benefits are improved agricultural productivity, increased access to clean water, and reduced flooding.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at improving India's infrastructure?

  1. National Infrastructure Pipeline

  2. Bharatmala Pariyojana

  3. Sagarmala Programme

  4. Make in India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make in India is not a major government initiative aimed at improving India's infrastructure. The major initiatives are National Infrastructure Pipeline, Bharatmala Pariyojana, and Sagarmala Programme.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at improving India's water resources?

  1. National Water Mission

  2. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  3. Jal Jeevan Mission

  4. Namami Gange Programme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Namami Gange Programme is not a major government initiative aimed at improving India's water resources. The major initiatives are National Water Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission.

Which of the following is NOT a major international organization that provides financial assistance for infrastructure projects in India?

  1. World Bank

  2. Asian Development Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. New Development Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International Monetary Fund is not a major international organization that provides financial assistance for infrastructure projects in India. The major organizations are World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and New Development Bank.

Which of the following is NOT a major private sector company that is involved in infrastructure development in India?

  1. Larsen & Toubro

  2. Tata Projects

  3. Reliance Infrastructure

  4. Bharti Airtel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharti Airtel is not a major private sector company that is involved in infrastructure development in India. The major companies are Larsen & Toubro, Tata Projects, and Reliance Infrastructure.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor that has contributed to the growth of India's infrastructure sector?

  1. Government investment

  2. Private sector investment

  3. Foreign direct investment

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological innovation is not a major factor that has contributed to the growth of India's infrastructure sector. The major factors are government investment, private sector investment, and foreign direct investment.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor that has contributed to the growth of India's water resources sector?

  1. Government investment

  2. Private sector investment

  3. International cooperation

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is not a major factor that has contributed to the growth of India's water resources sector. The major factors are government investment, private sector investment, and international cooperation.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Social inequality

  3. Economic inequality

  4. Political instability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political instability is not a major challenge facing the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector. The major challenges are environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic inequality.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing the sustainable development of India's water resources sector?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Climate change

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major challenge facing the sustainable development of India's water resources sector. The major challenges are water pollution, water scarcity, and climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a major opportunity for the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector?

  1. Investment in renewable energy

  2. Investment in public transportation

  3. Investment in smart cities

  4. Investment in nuclear power


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investment in nuclear power is not a major opportunity for the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector. The major opportunities are investment in renewable energy, investment in public transportation, and investment in smart cities.

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