Importance of Transport

Q. Why is a well developed transport system important?

1. For economic development
2. Efficient use of natural resources
3. For people to move from one place to another
4. All of the above

Q. The monetary value of all goods and services produced in a country in a specific time period is called ___.

1. Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
2. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
3. Gross National Product (GNP)
4. Net National Product (NNP)

Q. Why are roads important?

1. To extend trade and network
2. Helps in rapid industrialisation
3. Increase the availability of employment opportunities
4. For environment conservation

Q. Which of the following is the most commonly used mode of transportation, especially for short distances?

1. Waterways
2. Airways
3. Railways
4. Roadways

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Q. There are four modes of transport. 'X' is the most flexible mode of transportation because the other three modes of transport have to depend on 'X' to reach their destination. Which of the following is 'X'?

1. Railways
2. Airways
3. Waterways
4. Roadways

Q. The system of transport used at sea based on standard containers is ___ .

1. containerization
2. localisation
3. privatisation
4. cargo system

Q. Which of these is not a characteristic of roadways?

1. Last-mile connectivity
2. Loading and unloading of goods at relatively affordable cost
3. Feasibility of construction in difficult terrains
4. Extreme durability

Q. Threats or intimidating messages received online is termed as ___.

1. hacking
2. social networking
3. cyber bullying
4. E-commerce

Q. The is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.

1. World Bank
2. State Bank of India
3. Exim Bank

Q. Which state(s) will receive the first bullet train in India?

1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Bihar

Q. Improved road networks lead to improved economic growth by increasing the ___ .

1. Gross National Product (GNP)
2. Per Capita Income (PCI)
3. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
4. Net National Product (NNP)

Q. Why has tourism increased in the Mumbai-Pune region ?

1. Due to government promoted ad campaigns
2. Due to the development of infrastructure like the Mumbai-Pune expressway
3. Due to a newly set up wildlife reserve
4. Due to better climate

Q. ______ is the quality of being able to be reached or entered.

1. Durability
2. Consistency
3. Reliability
4. Accessibility

Q. Which organisation has undertaken the initiative to construct and maintain roads worldwide?

1. WHO
2. UNESCO
3. World Bank
4. UNICEF

Q. Why is studying the physiography of a region important for transport?

1. To understand the dangers of transportation
2. To form maps for travel routes
3. To understand its accessibility and remoteness
4. To determine the type of goods that can be transported