Infrastructure and Communication

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What is the primary objective of infrastructure development in India?

  1. To enhance economic growth and productivity

  2. To improve social welfare and quality of life

  3. To promote environmental sustainability

  4. To strengthen national security and defense


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of infrastructure development in India is to enhance economic growth and productivity by providing efficient and reliable transportation, energy, communication, and water supply systems.

Which sector of infrastructure has received the highest investment in India in recent years?

  1. Transportation

  2. Energy

  3. Communication

  4. Water Supply


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation has received the highest investment in India in recent years due to the government's focus on improving connectivity and reducing logistics costs.

What is the significance of communication infrastructure in India's economic development?

  1. It facilitates efficient communication and exchange of information

  2. It promotes digital literacy and access to information

  3. It enhances productivity and competitiveness of businesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communication infrastructure plays a crucial role in India's economic development by facilitating efficient communication, promoting digital literacy, and enhancing productivity and competitiveness of businesses.

Which communication technology has had the most significant impact on India's economic growth?

  1. Mobile phones

  2. Internet

  3. Satellite communication

  4. Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mobile phones have had the most significant impact on India's economic growth by providing affordable and accessible communication services to a large population, enabling financial inclusion, and facilitating e-commerce.

What is the Digital India initiative aimed at achieving?

  1. To transform India into a digitally empowered society

  2. To provide affordable internet access to all citizens

  3. To promote digital literacy and skills development

  4. To create a conducive environment for digital entrepreneurship


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Digital India initiative aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society by providing affordable internet access, promoting digital literacy, creating a conducive environment for digital entrepreneurship, and delivering government services digitally.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of improved infrastructure in India?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Improved social welfare

  3. Reduced environmental pollution

  4. Increased traffic congestion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved infrastructure generally leads to reduced traffic congestion by providing efficient and reliable transportation systems.

What is the primary challenge faced by India in developing its infrastructure?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Insufficient technical expertise

  3. Environmental concerns

  4. Land acquisition issues


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Land acquisition issues are a major challenge in India's infrastructure development due to the need to acquire land from private owners and the complex legal and regulatory framework governing land acquisition.

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation included in India's infrastructure development plans?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Airways

  4. Waterways


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Waterways are not a major focus of India's infrastructure development plans due to the country's limited navigable inland waterways.

What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

  1. To provide all-weather road connectivity to rural areas

  2. To improve the quality of rural roads

  3. To promote rural economic development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to rural areas, improve the quality of rural roads, and promote rural economic development.

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)?

  1. Energy

  2. Transportation

  3. Communication

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is not a component of India's National Infrastructure Pipeline, which focuses on infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, communication, and water supply.

What is the significance of infrastructure development in promoting inclusive growth in India?

  1. It provides access to essential services for marginalized communities

  2. It creates employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers

  3. It reduces regional disparities and improves connectivity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infrastructure development plays a crucial role in promoting inclusive growth in India by providing access to essential services, creating employment opportunities, and reducing regional disparities.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by India in developing its communication infrastructure?

  1. Limited access to electricity in rural areas

  2. High cost of communication services

  3. Lack of digital literacy among the population

  4. Well-developed telecommunication network


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces challenges such as limited access to electricity in rural areas, high cost of communication services, and lack of digital literacy, but it has a well-developed telecommunication network.

What is the primary objective of the BharatNet project?

  1. To provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all villages in India

  2. To promote digital literacy and skill development

  3. To create a digital infrastructure for e-governance and service delivery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The BharatNet project aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all villages in India, promote digital literacy and skill development, and create a digital infrastructure for e-governance and service delivery.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of improved communication infrastructure in India?

  1. Enhanced access to information and knowledge

  2. Improved healthcare services

  3. Increased agricultural productivity

  4. Reduced environmental pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved communication infrastructure generally does not directly lead to reduced environmental pollution.

What is the primary objective of the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018?

  1. To create a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy

  2. To provide affordable and high-speed internet access to all citizens

  3. To promote digital literacy and skill development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 aims to create a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, provide affordable and high-speed internet access to all citizens, and promote digital literacy and skill development.

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