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1. Which factor has most influenced the dense railway network in the northern plains?
A. High relief
B. Sparse population
C. Fertile land and high population density
D. Desert conditions
2. Why is railway construction difficult in the Himalayan region?
A. Fertile soil
B. High relief and sparse population
C. Presence of rivers
D. Thick agricultural activity
3. Which railway project has improved connectivity along India’s west coast?
A. Northern Rail Link
B. Konkan Railway
C. Golden Quadrilateral
D. Eastern Railways
4. Which transport mode was initially used for supplying water to cities?
A. Airways
B. Pipelines
C. Railways
D. Waterways
5. What is the initial disadvantage of pipeline transport?
A. Difficult to maintain
B. High initial cost
C. Slow movement
D. Cannot transport gas
6. India has inland navigation waterways of about—
A. 10,000 km
B. 14,500 km
C. 18,500 km
D. 20,000 km
7. What percentage of India’s trade volume is moved by sea?
A. 75%
B. 85%
C. 95%
D. 60%
8. Which port in Tamil Nadu has a natural harbour and rich hinterland?
A. Tuticorin
B. Chennai
C. Paradwip
D. Kochchi
9. Why is Kolkata port required to be dredged constantly?
A. Located in desert
B. Inland riverine port on tidal river
C. Surrounded by mountains
D. Near a lagoon
10. Which subsidiary port was developed to reduce pressure on Kolkata?
A. Paradwip
B. Haldia
C. Vishakhapatnam
D. Kochchi
11. Which transport mode is the fastest and most comfortable?
A. Railways
B. Roadways
C. Airways
D. Waterways
12. Which helicopter company supports ONGC operations in off-shore areas?
A. Air India
B. Indigo
C. Pawan Hans Ltd.
D. SpiceJet
13. Which type of communication does not require physical movement of the communicator?
A. Personal letters
B. Railways
C. Modern communication
D. Roadways
14. Which sector of communication in India is the largest in the world?
A. Cinema industry
B. Postal network
C. Internet users
D. Mobile subscribers
15. The Digital India Programme aims to—
A. Promote agriculture
B. Strengthen industries
C. Transform India into a knowledge-based economy
D. Reduce foreign trade
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