Role of Transportation and Logistics in India's Economic Development

Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your understanding of the role of transportation and logistics in India's economic development. It covers various aspects, including the impact on trade, infrastructure, and overall economic growth.
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Which mode of transportation is primarily responsible for the movement of goods in India?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roadways account for the majority of goods movement in India due to their extensive network and accessibility to remote areas.

How does transportation contribute to the growth of international trade in India?

  1. Reduces transportation costs

  2. Facilitates efficient movement of goods

  3. Expands market reach

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation plays a crucial role in international trade by reducing costs, enabling efficient movement of goods, and expanding market reach.

Which sector is responsible for the development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure in India?

  1. Public Sector

  2. Private Sector

  3. Joint Sector

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transportation infrastructure in India is developed and maintained through a joint effort of the public and private sectors.

What is the primary objective of the National Logistics Policy in India?

  1. Reduce logistics costs

  2. Improve efficiency of logistics operations

  3. Promote multimodal transportation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Logistics Policy aims to reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency, and promote multimodal transportation in India.

How does transportation contribute to the overall economic growth of India?

  1. Enhances productivity

  2. Creates employment opportunities

  3. Facilitates access to markets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation contributes to economic growth by enhancing productivity, creating employment opportunities, and facilitating access to markets.

Which of the following is not a mode of transportation commonly used for the movement of passengers in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waterways are not commonly used for passenger transportation in India compared to railways, roadways, and airways.

What is the significance of transportation in the supply chain management of a business?

  1. Ensures timely delivery of goods

  2. Reduces inventory costs

  3. Improves customer satisfaction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation plays a vital role in supply chain management by ensuring timely delivery, reducing inventory costs, and improving customer satisfaction.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating and promoting the development of transportation in India?

  1. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

  2. Ministry of Railways

  3. Ministry of Shipping

  4. Ministry of Civil Aviation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible for regulating and promoting the development of transportation in India.

How does transportation contribute to the development of rural areas in India?

  1. Improves access to markets

  2. Enhances agricultural productivity

  3. Creates employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation plays a crucial role in the development of rural areas by improving access to markets, enhancing agricultural productivity, and creating employment opportunities.

Which of the following is not a major port in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Surat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat is not a major port in India, while Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata are.

What is the primary mode of transportation for the movement of coal in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Railways are the primary mode of transportation for the movement of coal in India due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

How does transportation contribute to the growth of the tourism industry in India?

  1. Enhances accessibility to tourist destinations

  2. Facilitates movement of tourists

  3. Promotes cultural exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation plays a vital role in the growth of tourism by enhancing accessibility, facilitating movement of tourists, and promoting cultural exchange.

Which of the following is not a major airport in India?

  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: D
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is not a major airport in India, while the other three are.

How does transportation contribute to the development of the manufacturing sector in India?

  1. Facilitates movement of raw materials

  2. Enables distribution of finished goods

  3. Promotes industrial growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation plays a crucial role in the development of the manufacturing sector by facilitating movement of raw materials, enabling distribution of finished goods, and promoting industrial growth.

Which of the following is not a major highway in India?

  1. National Highway 1

  2. National Highway 8

  3. National Highway 17

  4. National Highway 22


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Highway 22 is not a major highway in India, while the other three are.

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