India – Population, Transport, Communication & Trade 10th Social Science Lesson 6 Questions in English

10th Social Science Lesson 6 Questions in English

6] India – Population, Transport, Communication & Trade

1. How much percentage of Land area is cover by India in world?

1. 3.18%
2. 2.4%
3. 7.13%
4. 5.11%

Explanation

India is the second most populous country in the world next only to china. India covers only 2.4 percent of the land area of the world, but is the home of about 17.5 percent of the world’s population.

2. The total number of people residing in a country at a specified period of time is called _____

1. Capita
2. Gathering
3. Population
4. Preakness

Explanation

The total number of people residing in a country at a specified period of time is called the ‘Population’.

3. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Our population is almost equal to the combined population of the USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan. one out of every six persons in the world is from India
2. Population census happens in an interval of five years. The data collected through the census are used for administration, planning, policy making as well as management and evaluation of various programmes by the government.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None.

Explanation

Population census happens in an interval of ten years. The data collected through the census are used for administration, planning, policy making as well as management and evaluation of various programmes by the government.

4. Which of the following refers to population distribution

1. The number of people present per unit sq.km.
2. The state distribution of people in country.
3. The way the people are spaced over the earth
4. All the above

Explanation

The term ‘Population Distribution’ refers to the way the people are spaced over the earth’s surface. The distribution of population in India is quite uneven because of the vast variation in the availability of resources.

5. When first census was carried out in India?

1. 1948
2. 1900
3. 1892
4. 1872

Explanation

In India the first census was carried out in the year 1872. But the first complete and synchronous census was conducted in 1881.

6. When was the last census of India was taken?

1. 2019
2. 2002
3. 2011
4. 1999

Explanation

The last census was taken in 2011 And the 2011 census represents the fifteenth census of India.

7. Which is the most populated state in our country?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Kerala

Explanation

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country with a population of 199.5 million followed by Maharashtra (112.3 million), Bihar (103.8 million) West Bengal (91.3 million) and the combined Andhra Pradesh (84.6 million).

8. Which is the least populous state of India?

1. Sikkim
2. Assam
3. Kerala
4. Manipur

Explanation

Sikkim is the least populous state of India (0.61 million).

9. Which union territory tops first in the population in India?

1. Pondicherry
2. Goa
3. Andaman and Nicobar
4. Delhi

Explanation

Delhi with 16.75 million population tops among the Union territories.

10. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Population is thinly concentrated in the regions of industrial centres and the good agricultural lands.
2. Population density is expressed as number of persons per unit area usually per Sq. km. According to 2011, the average density of population of India is 382 persons per sq.km.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Population is mostly concentrated in the regions of industrial centres and the good agricultural lands. . On the other hand, the areas such as high mountains, arid lands, thickly forested areas and some remote corners are very thinly populated and some areas are even uninhabited.

11. Which is the most densely populated state of India?

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Kerala

Explanation

The most densely populated state of India is Bihar.

12. Which of the following state is the least populated density area?

1. Sikkim
2. Manipur
3. Kerala
4. Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation

The state with least population density is Arunachal Pradesh.

13. Which union territory has the lowest population density?

1. Delhi
2. Pondicherry
3. Andaman and Nicobar
4. Lakshadweep

Explanation

Among the union territories, Delhi is the densely populated one with 11,297 per sq.km, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the lowest density of population.

14. Which among the following is not the High-density populated state

1. Punjab
2. Tamil
3. Kerala
4. Meghalaya

Explanation

The high-density populated (500 to 1000 persons per sq. km.) state in India are Punjab (550), Tamil Nadu (555), Haryana (573), Uttar Pradesh (828) and Kerala (859) The union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (698).

15. Arrange the following area in ascending order (from very low density to very high density)

1. Gujarat
2. Pondicherry
3. Kerala
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. 3 – 2 – 1 – 4
6. 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
7. 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
8. 2 – 1 – 3 – 4

16. Which of the following is not very High-density populated area?

1. West Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Delhi
4. Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Very high density (greater than 1000 persons per sq km) populated area in India are West Bengal (1029), Bihar (1102), Lakshadweep (2013), Daman and Diu (2169), Puducherry (2598), Chandigarh (9252) and Delhi (11,297).

17. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Population growth refers to the way the people are exploded over the earth’s surface.
2. The growth of population is expressed in percentage and is described as the growth rate of population.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specified period of time. The growth of population is expressed in percentage and is described as the growth rate of population.

18. Which of the following time period is called The Period of Stagnant Population?

1. 1921 – 1951
2. 1951 – 1981
3. 1901 – 1921
4. 1981 – 2011

Explanation

The Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921): During the first phase of 20 years (1901-1921), the population of India grew by 15 million.

19. Which time period is called as period of population explosion

1. 1921 – 1951
2. 1951 – 1981
3. 1901 – 1921
4. 1981 – 2011

Explanation

During the third phase (1951 – 1981), the population of India grew from 361 million in 1951 to 683 million in 1981. Growth rate in this period is almost doubled when compared to the previous phase of growth rate. This period is often referred to as the period of population explosion.

20. Which year registered a negative growth rate of -0.31%?

1. 1951
2. 1981
3. 1901
4. 1921

Explanation

The year 1921 registered a negative growth rate of -0.31% which happened only once throughout the demographic history of India and is called the year of Great Demographic Divide.

21. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Population change refers to an increase or decrease of population of an area from one period to another period.
2. Population growth is influenced by the birth rate and death rate. These two make the changes in population.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Population change refers to an increase or decrease of population of an area from one period to another period. Population growth is influenced by the birth rate, death rate and migration. These three make the changes in population.

22. Migrants constitute about what percentage of population in India?

1. 45%
2. 21%
3. 52%
4. 37%

Explanation

Migrants constitute about 37% of population. Migrants are 48% from female and 52% from male. 45 out of 121 crores of people in India are reported to be migrants as per 2011 census.

23. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Birth rate refers to the number of live births per hundred people in a year.
2. In India, the mass migration is from rural to urban. Unemployment and under employment in the rural areas are the push factors.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Birth rate refers to the number of live births per thousand people in a year and the Death rate refers to the number of deaths per thousand people in a year. In India, the mass migration is from rural to urban. Unemployment and under employment in the rural areas are the push factors.

24. Which of the following defines the sex ratio?

1. Number of Male per 1000 Female population.
2. Number of Male per 100 Female population.
3. Ratio if total male population to female population.
4. Number of females per 1000 Male population

Explanation

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 male population. This is an important social indicator to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society at a given time.

25. How much percentage of population in India is dependent population?

1. 51.4%
2. 21.9%
3. 37.5%
4. 41%

Explanation

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 male population. This is an important social indicator to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society at a given time.

26. According to 2011 census how many females are there for 1000 males in India?

1. 940
2. 1004
3. 890
4. 900

Explanation

According to 2011 census, the sex ratio of the country is 940 females per 1000 males. This suggests that the size of female population is lower than males.

27. Which is the only state in India where sex ratio is greater than 1000?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Assam
3. Nagaland
4. Kerala

Explanation

Only in the state of Kerala and the union territory of Puducherry the sex ratio is greater than 1000. It is 1084 in Kerala and 1038 in Puducherry.

28. Which union territory in India has the lowest sex ration?

1. Daman and Diu
2. Andaman and Nicobar
3. Lakshadweep
4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Explanation

The lowest sex ratio is recorded in the union territory of Daman and Diu (618).

29. What is the Literacy rate of India as per 2011 census?

1. 89.11%
2. 69.4%
3. 74.04%
4. 91.21%

Explanation

The percentage of literate people to the total population is termed as literacy rate. There has been a steady improvement in the literacy levels in India. India’s literacy rate as per 2011 census is 74.04%.

30. What is the female literacy rate in India?

1. 71.13%
2. 54.21%
3. 65.46%
4. 80.81%

Explanation

As per 2011 census, the literacy rate of male is 82.14% and the female is 65.46%. It shows that still there is a vast gap (16.68%) between the male and female literacy rates.

31. Which state ranks first with Literacy rate in India?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Kerala

Explanation

Kerala ranks first in the country with a literacy rate of 93.91% followed by union territory Lakshadweep with 92.28%.

32. Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India?

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Odisha

Explanation

The lowest literacy rate is found in Bihar (63.82 %).

33. The ratio between the economically active and economically inactive of population is termed as _______

1. Economically backward ration
2. Exploitation ratio
3. Dependency ratio
4. Dynamic ratio

Explanation

The ratio between the economically active and economically inactive of population is termed as Dependency Ratio.

34. Workers are placed under how categories in census record?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six

Explanation

The economically active part of a country’s population is enumerated during the census operations and stated as workers. Workers are placed under three-fold categories in census record. They are main workers, marginal workers and nonworkers.

35. What is the work participant rate in India in 2011 census?

1. 51.91%
2. 61.27%
3. 28.48%
4. 39.79%

Explanation

Work participation rate denotes the percentage of total workers i.e., total main and marginal workers to the total population in an area. The work participation rate in India is 39.79% in 2011, out of which the work participation rate of male is 53.25% and the female is 25.51%.

36. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Human population dynamics is a field that tracks factors related to changes in the size of population and its characteristics.
2. The size of Population and characteristics undergoes changes constantly. These changes are reflected clearly in every other aspect of our country
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Human population dynamics is a field that tracks factors related to changes in the size of population and its characteristics. The size of Population and characteristics undergoes changes constantly. These changes are reflected clearly in every other aspect of our country.

37. Which of the following is not the problem of over population?

1. Overcrowding
2. Overemployment
3. Miss management of natural resources
4. Unhealthy environment

Explanation

The Population problems vary in space and time and differ from region to region. Some of the major issues created by the overpopulation in our country are overcrowding, unemployment and under employment, low standard of living, malnutrition, mismanagement of natural and agricultural resources, unhealthy environment etc.

38. What is the percentage of urban population of India in 2011?

1. 31.16%
2. 27.82%
3. 40.72%
4. 42.37%

Explanation

The level of urbanization is measured in terms of percentage of urban population. The level of urbanization in the country has increased more than three times from 1901 to 2011. The percentage of urban population of India was 27.82% in 2001 and it rose to 31.16% in 2011 shows an increase of 3 % in a decade.

39. Which is the most urbanized state in India?

1. Goa
2. Karnataka
3. Maharashtra
4. Tamil Nadu

Explanation

The level of urbanization varies widely among the states. Goa is the most urbanized state with 62.17% of urban population.

40. Which is the least urbanized state in India?

1. Bihar
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Himachal Pradesh is the least urbanized state with 10.04% of urban population.

41. Which is the most urbanized union territory in India?

1. Pondicherry
2. Chandigarh
3. Delhi
4. Andaman and Nicobar

Explanation

Among the Union territories, Delhi is the most (97.50 %) urbanized region followed by Chandigarh (97.25%).

42. What is the percentage of urban population in Tamil Nadu?

1. 51.27%
2. 48.4%
3. 61.32%
4. 39.17%

Explanation

Among the major states, Tamil Nadu continues to be the most urbanized state with 48.4% percent of urban population followed by Kerala (47.7%) and Maharashtra (45.2%).

43. As per 2011 Census, how many towns (statutory and census) in the country?

1. 6,221
2. 7,935
3. 3,615
4. 9,173

Explanation

As per 2011 Census, there are 7,935 towns (statutory and census) in the country. The number of towns has increased to 2,774, from 2001 census.

44. Which of the following city is not a “Mega cities”?

1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Bengaluru
4. Kolkata

Explanation

Among the Million Cities, there are three major Urban Agglomerations with more than 10 million population each and are known as “Mega Cities”. They are Greater Mumbai UA (18.4 million), Delhi UA (16.3 million) and Kolkata UA (14.1million).

45. Which of the following is not the major problem of urbanization?

1. It leads to shortage of houses in urban areas
2. It creates water scarcity in cities
3. It creates scarcity of food
4. It increases the rate of crime

Explanation

The following are the major problems of urbanization in India. • It creates urban sprawl. • It leads to shortage of houses in urban areas. • It leads to the formation of slums. •It creates water scarcity in cities. • It creates drainage problem. • It poses the problem of solid waste management. • It increases the rate of crime.

46. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. A rapid rate of urbanization in a society is taken as an indicator of its economic decline.
2. Urbanization is increasing rapidly in the developed countries including India.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and2
6. None

Explanation

A rapid rate of urbanization in a society is taken as an indicator of its economic development. Urbanization is increasing rapidly in the developing countries including India. Rural to urban migration leads to population explosion in urban areas.

47. Who defines economic development as process of enlarging the range of people’s choice, increasing their opportunities for education, health care, income and empowerment?

1. C.D. Deshmukh
2. Shaktikanta Das
3. Dr. Mahabub-ul-haq
4. N S Viswanathan

Explanation

Dr. Mahabub-ul-haq defined as Human development is a process of enlarging the range of people’s choice, increasing their opportunities for education, health care, income and empowerment.

48. Which of the following is not human development indicators?

1. Urban Offspring sustain
2. Educational achievement
3. Human security
4. National income

Explanation

Population trends, health outcomes, education achievements, national income and composition of resources, work and employment, human security, human and capital mobility, supplementary indicators: perceptions of well-being and status of fundamental rights treaties are the human development indicators.

49. Which of the following is not considered for Human development Index?

1. Health
2. Education
3. Income
4. Marital status

Explanation

Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index focusing on three basic dimensions of human development: i) Health – Life expectancy at birth ii) Education – Expected years of schooling for school age children and average years of schooling for the adult population. iii) Income – Measured by gross national income and per-capita income.

50. What is the Human development index cut off point for medium human development?

1. 0.230 – 0.395
2. 0.395 – 0.550
3. 0.550 – 0.699
4. 0.700 – 0.799

Explanation

HDI classifications are based on HDI fixed cut off points, which are derived from the quartiles of distributions of the component indicators. The HDI of less than 0.550 is used for low human development, 0.550 – 0.699 stands for medium human development, 0.700 – 0.799 for high human development and 0.8 or greater for very high human development.

51. Which consider as the lifeline of a country?

1. Transport system
2. Telecommunication
3. Population
4. Agriculture

Explanation

Transport is a system in which passengers and goods are carried from one place to another. Transport system is considered as the lifeline of a country.

52. Which of the following is not the land mean of transport?

1. Road ways
2. Railways
3. Swap way
4. Pipeline

Explanation

The land mean of transport are Roadway, Railway and pipeline.

53. Which of the following statement is correct?

1. Roads are the most universal mode of transport. Indian roads are cost efficient. It is used by all sections of people in the society.
2. India has the first longest road network in the world with a total length of 56,03,293 km as of 2016.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Roads are the most universal mode of transport. Indian roads are cost efficient. It is used by all sections of people in the society. India has the second longest road network in the world with a total length of 56,03,293 km as of 2016. About 85% of passengers and 70 % of freight traffi c are carried by roads every year.

54. Who build the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus valley to the Sonar valley in Bengal?

1. Humayun
2. Islam Shah Suri
3. Sher Shah Suri
4. Ibrahim Lodi

Explanation

Sher Shah Suri built the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus valley to the Sonar valley in Bengal.

55. The Shahi road was renamed as what during British period?

1. Silk Indus road
2. Grand Trunk road
3. Trans-Himalaya road
4. Great Pass way road

Explanation

Shahi road from Kolkata to Peshawar was renamed as Grand Trunk (GT) road during the British period. At present, it extends from Amritsar to Kolkata. It is bifurcated into 2 segments: (a) (NH)-1 from Delhi to Amritsar, and (b) NH-2 from Delhi to Kolkata.

56. Roads are classified into how many types for the purpose of construction and maintenance?

1. Four
2. Seven
3. Five
4. Three

Explanation

For the purpose of construction and maintenance, roads are classified into six types: National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH), District Roads, Rural Roads (Village roads), Border Roads, Expressways and International Highways.

57. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Ministry of Home land security is responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways in India.
2. The total length of the National Highways (NHs) in India is 1,01,011 km which accounts for 1.8 % of the total road network length in 2016.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India, is responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways in India. The total length of the National Highways (NHs) in India is 1,01,011 km which accounts for 1.8 % of the total road network length in 2016.

58. Which is the longest National Highway in India?

1. NH–7
2. NH–14
3. NH–47
4. NH–11

Explanation

The longest National highway is NH-7 which runs from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu covering a distance of 2369 km.

59. Which is the shortest National Highway in India?

1. NH–7
2. NH–14
3. NH–47
4. NH–11

Explanation

The shortest national highway is NH-47A, which runs from Ernakulum to Kochi port (Willington Island) covering a distance of 6 km.

60. Which of the following statement is correct

1. State Highways roads are administered and financed by state governments.
2. State Highway runs to the length of 1, 76,166 km as of 2016.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The state highways are usually roads that link important cities, towns and district headquarters within the state and connect them with national highways or highways of neighbouring states. These roads are administered and financed by state governments. State Highway runs to the length of 1, 76,166 km as of 2016.

61. District Roads are constructed and maintained by whom?

1. State Government Ministry
2. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India
3. Public Work Department
4. Revenue Department

Explanation

District Roads are constructed and maintained by the Public Works Department of the states. The total length of the road of this category is 5,61,940 km (16.81%) in 2016.

62. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is scheme known for construction of which road?

1. State highways
2. District roads
3. Rural roads
4. Border roads

Explanation

Rural roads connectivity is a key component of rural development. They are maintained by Village Panchayats. Rural roads consist of Panchayat roads, (Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat); roads of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and those constructed by the State PWDs.

63. When National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was established?

1. 1983
2. 1990
3. 1955
4. 1995

Explanation

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was established in 1995. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.

64. When Border Rode Organization was established?

1. 1960
2. 1998
3. 1972
4. 1963

Explanation

Border Roads are constructed and maintained by Border Roads Organization. It was established in 1960 for the development of the roads of strategic importance in the northern and north-eastern border areas.

65. Border Roads Organization has constructed world’s highest road joining which two area?

1. Kanyakumari and Ladakh
2. Mumbai and Ladakh
3. Dispur and Ladakh
4. Chandigarh and Ladakh

Explanation

Border Roads Organization has constructed world’s highest road joining Chandigarh and Leh in Ladakh. This road runs at an average altitude of 4,270 meters.

66. What is the name of the road of 4/6 lanes connecting, India’s four metropolitan cities: Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai-Mumbai-Delhi?

1. Grand Trunk
2. National Route 1
3. Golden Quadrilateral
4. GT Road

Explanation

Golden Quadrilateral: 5,846 km long road of 4/6 lanes connecting, India’s four metropolitan cities: Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai-Mumbai-Delhi.

67. Which of the following statement is correct

1. North-South corridor aims at connecting Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir with Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu (including Kochi-Salem Spur) with 4,076km long road.
2. The East-West corridor has been planned to connect Kohima in Nagaland with the port town of Porbandar in Gujarat with 3,640km of road length.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The East-West corridor has been planned to connect Silchar in Assam with the port town of Porbandar in Gujarat with 3,640km of road length. North-South corridor aims at connecting Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir with Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu (including Kochi-Salem Spur) with 4,076km long road.

68. Where the two corridors (North–South and East-West Corridors) intersects?

1. Nagpur
2. Jhansi
3. Gwalior
4. Nashik

Explanation

The two corridors (North–South and East-West Corridors) intersects at Jhansi.

69. When Golden Quadrilateral project was launched?

1. 1991
2. 1984
3. 2001
4. 1999

Explanation

Golden Quadrilateral project was launched in 1999.

70. Which of the following is not the Express way in India?

1. Mumbai – Pune Road
2. Kolkata – Dumdum Airport road
3. Bangalore – Chennai Road
4. Durgapur – Kolkata road

Explanation

These are multi-lane good quality highways for high speed traffic. Some of the important expressways are; (i)Mumbai-Pune Road, (ii) Kolkata-Dumdum Airport road (iii) Durgapur-Kolkata road and (iv) Yamuna expressway between Delhi and Agra.

71. International Highways are constructed with the aid of which organization?

1. World Bank
2. World Trade Organization
3. International Monetary Fund
4. United Nations

Explanation

International Highways are the roads that link India with neighbouring countries for promoting harmonious relationship with them. These highways have been constructed with an aid from world bank under an agreement with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific (ESCAP).

72. In which area road density is high in India?

1. Assam
2. Kerala
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Odisha

Explanation

In India the densest road network is found in the northern plains where it is relatively easy to construct roads. In mountainous area, it is quite difficult to construct roads. Road density is the highest in Kerala and lowest in Jammu &Kashmir.

73. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Indian railways network is the second largest in Asia and Fourth largest in the world.
2. The length of Indian railways Network as of 2017 is 67,368 km with 7,349 railway stations.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Indian railway system is the main artery of the country’s inland transport. It promotes national integration by bringing people together. Indian railways network is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. The length of Indian railways Network as of 2017 is 67,368 km with 7,349 railway stations.

74. In which year the first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane?

1. 1938
2. 1881
3. 1853
4. 1901

Explanation

The first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane in 1853, covering a distance of 34 km.

75. Where the headquarter of Indian Railways is located?

1. Mumbai
2. New Delhi
3. Kolkata
4. Pune

Explanation

The headquarter of Indian Railways is at New Delhi.

76. When railways in India were nationalized as one unit “The Indian Railways”?

1. 1948
2. 1962
3. 1958
4. 1951

Explanation

In 1951, the systems were nationalized as one unit “The Indian Railways”.

77. For operations and management, the Indian Railways is organized into how many Zones?

1. 12 Zones
2. 21 Zones
3. 8 Zones
4. 16 Zones

Explanation

For operations and management, the Indian Railways is organized into 16 zones.

78. Match the following List I with List II and choose correct answer.

List I (Zone) List II (Headquarters)

1. North–Western Railway 1. Chennai
2. Southern Railway 2. Guwahati
3. East Coast Railway 3. Jaipur
4. North–East Frontier Railway 4. Bhubaneswar
5. West–Central Railway 5. Jabalpur
6. 3 – 1 – 4 – 2 – 5
7. 5 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 2
8. 2 – 5 – 1 – 3 – 4
9. 4 – 1 – 2 – 5 – 3

79. Which Indian railway zone accounts for the longest route length?

1. Sothern Railway
2. Northern Railway
3. North-East Frontier Railway
4. East-Central Railway

Explanation

The Northern Railway accounts for the longest route length, followed by the Western Railway.

80. On the basis of width of the track, the Indian railways fall into how many Category?

1. Five
2. Six
3. Eight
4. Four

Explanation

On the basis of width of the track, the Indian railways fall under four categories. Broad gauge with a width of 1.676 meter, Meter gauge with a width of 1 meter and Narrow gauge with a width of 0.762 meter and Light gauge with 0.610 meter.

81. Where the first sub-urban railway was started in India?

1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. Delhi
4. Chennai

Explanation

The first sub-urban railway was started in 1925 in Mumbai.

82. Which of the following statement is correct

1. The arrival of Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC), Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), Metro and Sub-Urban railways provide easy and efficient means of transport
2. Chennai becomes the sixth Indian city with metro railway.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The arrival of Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC), Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), Metro and Sub-Urban railways provide easy and efficient means of transport. Chennai becomes the sixth Indian city with metro railway.

83. Which is the fastest operational train in India?

1. Rajdhani Express
2. Gatiman Express
3. Shatabdi Express
4. Sealdah Duronto Express

Explanation

Gatiman Express is the fastest operational train in India. This train connects New Delhi and Agra and touches 160 km/h. This train takes a travel time of 105minutes to cover 200km journey.

84. When Konkan Railway was constructed in India?

1. 1983
2. 1998
3. 2003
4. 1995

Explanation

One of the important achievements of Indian Railways has been the construction of Konkan Railway in 1998.

85. The Konkan railway connect which two states in India?

1. Maharashtra and Karnataka
2. Maharashtra and Kerala
3. Kolkata and Kerala
4. Delhi and Maharashtra

Explanation

Konkan Railway connects Roha in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka and the track measures 760 km. It is considered as an engineering marvel.

86. Which state undertaking the Konkan Railway in India?

1. Maharashtra
2. Goa
3. Karnataka
4. All the above

Explanation

On its routes, the Konkan railway crosses 146 rivers and streams, nearly 2000 bridges and 73 tunnels. Asia’s longest tunnel nearly 6.44 km long is in this route. The states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are partners in this undertaking.

87. When the rail link between Banihal in Jammu region and Qazigund in Kashmir valley was opened?

1. 1990
2. 1999
3. 2013
4. 2006

Explanation

The rail link between Banihal in Jammu region and Qazigund in Kashmir valley was opened in 2013. This rail line passes under the Pir Panjal Range through a 11.2 km long tunnel.

88. How many cities are there with metro rail connectivity in India?

1. Six
2. Eight
3. Seven
4. Ten

Explanation

There are 8 cities with metro rail connectivity in India. They are Kolkata (West Bengal), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Delhi, Bengaluru (Karnataka), Gurgaon (Haryana), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Kochi (Kerala).

89. The first metro was opened in which city in India?

1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Kolkata
4. Jaipur

Explanation

The metro in Kolkata is the first one in India. It is also called as Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). As of September 2018, India has 507 km of operational metro lines and 381 stations.

90. Which state in India has no railway network?

1. Tripura
2. Meghalaya
3. Manipur
4. Nagaland

Explanation

The state of Meghalaya has no railway network.

91. Which of the following is the Important large networks of pipeline in the country?

1. Oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur
2. Oil field in Darjeeling to Durgapur
3. Gas pipeline from Kalka to Jalandhar
4. All the above

Explanation

Oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur, from Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab and gas pipeline from the Hazira in Gujarat to Jagadispur in Uttar Pradesh are the three important network large network of pipeline in the country.

92. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. In the past, Pipelines were used to transport water to cities and industries.
2. The initial cost of laying pipeline is low but subsequent running cost is very high.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

In the past, pipelines were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now solids can also be transported through a pipeline when converted into slurry. The initial cost of laying pipeline is high but subsequent running cost is minimum. It can be laid through difficult terrain as well as under water.

93. What is the total navigable length of our country?

1. 14,500 KM
2. 16,200 KM
3. 21,300 KM
4. 10,200 KM

Explanation

The total navigable length of our country is 14,500 km, out of which about 5,200 km length of rivers and 4,000 km length of canals can be used by mechanized crafts.

94. The total cargo carried by inland waterways is about what percentage of the total inland traffic of India?

1. 1.5%
2. 0.1%
3. 0.9%
4. 1.2%

Explanation

The total cargo carried by inland waterways is just about 0.1% of the total inland traffic of India.

95. When the Inland water ways Authority was setup in India?

1. 1990
2. 1994
3. 1982
4. 1986

Explanation

For the development, maintenance and regulation of national waterways in the country, the Inland water ways Authority was setup in 1986.

96. Which is the first national waterway in the country with 24 hours navigation facilities?

1. National waterway 1
2. National waterway 2
3. National waterway 3
4. National waterway 4

Explanation

National Waterway 3: This waterway extends between Kollam and Kottapuram in the state of Kerala. It is the first national waterway in the country with 24 hours navigation facilities along its entire stretch of 205 km.

97. Which of the following statement is correct

1. National Waterway 1: It extends between Haldia and Allahabad, measures 1620 km and includes the stretches of the Ganga Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system.
2. National Waterway 2: This waterway includes the stretch of the Yamuna river between Darbhanga and Bhatpara a distance of 1274 km.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

National Waterway 2: This waterway includes the stretch of the Brahmaputra river between Dhubri and Sadiya a distance of 891 km.

98. About how many Percentage of India’s foreign trade by volume is done through oceanic routes?

1. 81%
2. 89%
3. 95%
4. 90%

Explanation

Oceanic routes play an important role in the transport sector of India’s economy. About 95% of India’s foreign trade by volume and 70 percent by value moves through ocean routes. Shipping is not only the most economical mode of transport, it is also an environment friendly mode

99. How many Major ports are there in India?

1. Nine
2. Thirteen
3. Fifteen
4. Twenty

Explanation

There are 13 major and 200 minor or intermediate ports in India. The major ports are administered by the Central Government and minor ports are managed and administered by various state governments.

100. Which of the is not the major ports on the east coast?

1. Paradip
2. Kolkata
3. Visakhapatnam
4. Kandla

Explanation

The major ports on the east coast are Kolkata (including Haldia Dock), Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Ennore and Tuticorin. The major ports on the west coast are Kandla, Mumbai, Nhava Seva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port), New Mangalore, Marmagao and Kochi.

101. Which of the is not the major shipyard in India

1. Hindustan Shipyard in Vishakhapatnam
2. Garden Reach workshop in Kolkata
3. Tata Shipbuilding Limited in Mumbai
4. Kochi Shipyard in Kochi

Explanation

India has four major shipyards. Hindustan shipyard in Vishakhapatnam, Garden Reach workshop in Kolkata, Mazagaon Dock in Mumbai, Kochi Shipyard in Kochi.

102. What is the position of India in ship owning countries in World?

1. Eighth
2. Eleventh
3. Fourteenth
4. Sixteenth

Explanation

India is the second largest ship owning country in Asia and ranks 16th in the World.

103. When Air transport in India made a beginning?

1. 1918
2. 1949
3. 1897
4. 1888

Explanation

Air transport in India made a beginning on 18th February, 1918 when Henry Piquet carried a mail from Allahabad to Naini.

104. Which of the following is the airline services run by the government of India?

1. Indian Airlines
2. Bharath Airlines
3. Indian Airway Ltd
4. All the above

Explanation

Airways connect major cities of the world. The Indian Airlines and Air India are the two airline services run by the government of India. Indian Airlines provides the domestic air services and Air India provides international air services.

105. How many designated international airports available in the country?

1. Twelve
2. Sixteen
3. Nineteen
4. Eleven

Explanation

Presently, there are 19 designated international airports available in the country. These airports are managed by Airports Authority of India.

106. Match the following List I With List II and choose correct answer.

List I (Airports Name) List II (Location)

1. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport 1. Delhi
2. Indira Gandhi International Airport 2. Mumbai
3. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport 3. Kolkata
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 4. Ahmedabad
5. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 5. Hyderabad
6. 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 3
7. 3 – 1 – 4 – 5 – 2
8. 4 – 2 – 5 – 1 – 3
9. 4 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

107. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Pavan-Hans Helicopter Ltd has been providing Helicopter support services to the petroleum sector, including ONGC and oil India Ltd.
2. Pavan-Hans is a public sector company based in New Delhi. Its operations are based at the Juhu Aerodrome in Vile Parle (West) Mumbai.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Pavan-Hans Helicopter Ltd has been providing Helicopter support services to the petroleum sector, including ONGC and oil India Ltd. It is a public sector company based in New Delhi. Its operations are based at the Juhu Aerodrome in Vile Parle (West) Mumbai.

108. When Airports Authority of India (AAI) was constituted?

1. 1981
2. 1995
3. 1939
4. 1968

Explanation

Airports Authority of India (AAI) was constituted in 1995. It provides security to Indian Airports. AAI under the ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India.

109. Communication is categorized in to how many types?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Five
4. Six

Explanation

Communication is a process that involves exchange of information, thoughts and ideas. Technology does wonders in communication fields. Communication is categorized in to personal and mass communications.

110. Which country has the largest postal Network in the world?

1. China
2. India
3. Brazil
4. USA

Explanation

The Indian postal network is the largest in the world with 1,55,000 post offices. Of these more than 1,39,000 post offices are located in rural areas.

111. When the postal service was opened to the public in the country?

1. 1881
2. 1900
3. 1804
4. 1837

Explanation

The postal service was opened to the public in the country in 1837.

112. Where the first postal stamp was issued in 1852?

1. Karachi
2. Punjab
3. Peshawar
4. Lahore

Explanation

The first Indian postal stamp was issued in 1852 in Karachi. Collecting and delivering mail is the primary function of the department of posts.

113. When PIN code was introduced in India?

1. 1958
2. 1961
3. 1972
4. 1941

Explanation

The Quick Mail Service functions on the basis of the system of PIN (Postal Index Number) code which was introduced in 1972. The premium products include the Money order, e-money order, Speed Post, Express Parcel Post, Business Post, Media Post etc.,

114. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals are considered First-class mail
2. The second-class mail includes Cards and envelopes and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air. The second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals.

115. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, how many channels have been introduced recently?

1. Seven
2. Five
3. Six
4. Four

Explanation

To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel, Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.

116. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. India has one of the largest telecommunication networks in Asia. Apart from the urban areas more than two-thirds of the villages in India have already been covered with Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) telephone facility.
2. There is Non-uniform rate of STD facilities all over India based on the state government Tariff. Telephone is a form of oral communication.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Apart from the urban areas more than two-thirds of the villages in India have already been covered with Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD). There is a uniform rate of STD facilities all over India. Telephone is a form of oral communication

117. When Indian postal network introduced the Quick Mail Service?

1. 1970
2. 1967
3. 1975
4. 1961

Explanation

Indian postal network introduced the Quick Mail Service in 1975 and today it covers the entire country.

118. Radio broadcasting in India was started in 1923 by whom?

1. Radio club of Delhi
2. Radio club of Bombay
3. Radio club of British
4. Radio club of India

Explanation

Radio broadcasting in India was started in 1923 by the Radio club of Bombay. Since then it gained immense popularity and changed the social and cultural life of people.

119. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Mass Communication enables millions of people to get the information at the same time. It is a great way to provide education as well as entertainment
2. The Mass Communication Systems can provide the information to people in three methods. Print Media, Social Media and Electronic Media
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The Mass Communication Systems can provide the information to people in two methods. They are Print Media and Electronic Media.

120. Radio club of Bombay was named as All India Radio?

1. 1930
2. 1942
3. 1936
4. 1951

Explanation

Radio club of Bombay was named as All India Radio (AIR) in 1936.

121. All India Radio was renamed as what in 1957?

1. Doordarshan
2. Akashvani
3. Prasar Bharati
4. Rainbow FM

Explanation

All India Radio was again renamed as Akashwani in 1957. It broadcasts a variety of programs related to information, education and entertainment. Special news bulletins are also broadcasted on special occasions like session of parliament and state legislatures.

122. Television network in India is known as what that started as Common National Program (CNP) services?

1. Doordarshan
2. Indian Dish Broadcast
3. Prasar Bharati
4. Satellite Dish

Explanation

Television network in India is known as Doordarshan (DD) which started Common National Program (CNP) services and it is extended to the backward and remote rural areas.

123. What is the position of India in online market in Worldwide?

1. First
2. Fourth
3. Second
4. Third

Explanation

With over 460 million internet users, India is the second largest online market, ranked only behind China. By 2021, there will be about 635.8 million internet users in India.

124. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide.
2. Furthermore, men dominated internet usage in India with 71 percent to women’s 29 percent.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Internet (contraction of interconnected network) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide. Furthermore, men dominated internet usage in India with 71 percent to women’s 29 percent.

125. When Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established?

1. 1972
2. 1970
3. 1969
4. 1958

Explanation

The communication through satellites emerged as a new era in communication in our country after the establishment of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969.

126. Satellite system in India can be grouped into how many?

1. Two
2. Four
3. Three
4. Seven

Explanation

Satellite system in India can be grouped into two-the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS).

127. Which satellite is a multipurpose system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other programs?

1. INSAT
2. IRS
3. Polar satellite
4. DRS

Explanation

The INSAT, established in 1983, is a multipurpose system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other programs.

128. Which of the following is not the major communication satellite used for communication purpose?

1. RISAT – 1
2. EDUSAT
3. KALPANA – 1
4. HAMSAT

Explanation

The INSAT series, GSAT series, KALPANA-1, HAMSAT, EDUSAT are the major communication satellite used for communication purpose. GSAT–7A is the recent launch (December 19, 2018) for communication programs.

129. Which is the first communication satellite launched on 30th August 1983 in INSAT series?

1. GSAT
2. INSAT–1B
3. KAPLANA–1
4. HAMSAT–1A

Explanation

INSAT-1B launched on 30th August 1983 is the first communication satellite in INSAT series.

130. When, the Government of India merged the Air India and Indian Airlines under National Aviation Corporation of India Limited (NACIL)?

1. 2001
2. 1999
3. 2007
4. 2011

Explanation

In 2007, the Government of India merged the Air India and Indian Airlines under National Aviation Corporation of India Limited (NACIL). In which NACIL (A) provides international services, NACIL (I) provides domestic services and services to neighbouring countries.

131. The primitive method of trade was known as _______

1. Transfer system
2. Barter system
3. Transporting system
4. All the above

Explanation

Trade is an important phenomenon that decides the economic growth of a country. Trade is an act (or) process of buying, selling or exchanging of goods and services. The primitive method of trade was known as the Barter system where goods were exchanged for goods.

132. The difference in value between the imports and exports is called _____

1. Economy profit
2. Balance in Economy
3. Balance of Trade
4. Margin profit

Explanation

Money was introduced as a medium of exchange in buying and selling of goods. The difference in value between the imports and exports is called balance of trade.

133. The situation in which the value of exports exceeds the value of imports is termed ______

1. Unfavourable balance
2. Favourable balance
3. Profitable balance
4. Non-profitable balance

Explanation

The situation in which the value of exports exceeds the value of imports is termed as favourable balance of trade and the reverse position is termed as unfavourable balance of trade.

134. Trade in general are classified into how many times?

1. Three
2. Two
3. Four
4. Five

Explanation

Trade in general, is of two types. They are Internal and International. The trade carried on within the domestic territory of a country is termed as Internal trade. Trade carried on between two or more countries is called International trade.

135. The trade between any two countries is called _____

1. Dual performing Trade
2. Multilateral Trade
3. Barter Trade
4. Bilateral Trade

Explanation

The trade between any two countries is called Bilateral trade. The trade between more than two countries is called Multilateral Trade.

136. The mechanism or process by which payments between any two places operating under different national currency systems are affected without passing of actual money or gold, etc is known as _____

1. Barter system
2. Balance exchange
3. Pointed exchange
4. Foreign exchange

Explanation

The mechanism or process by which payments between any two places operating under different national currency systems are affected without passing of actual money or gold, etc is known as Foreign Exchange.