Airways and Its Importance

Q. What are some of the advantages of air transportation?

1. It is the fastest mode of transport.
2. It is eco-friendly.
3. It is the cheapest mode of travel.
4. It is beneficial during emergencies.

Q. What is the name of India's government owned airlines?

1. Sahara Airlines
2. Air India
3. Paramount Airways
4. Jet Airways

Q. When did India nationalise its airlines?

1. 1953
2. 1957
3. 1961
4. 1965

Q. Where is the Biju Patnaik International Airport located?

1. Nagpur
2. Bhubaneswar
3. Calicut
4. Ahmedabad

Q. How many international airports are there in India?

1. 22
2. 20
3. 21
4. 23

Q. Indian Airways is the largest employer in the airlines industry in India.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which among the following is the most expensive mode of transportation?

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

Q. Which of the following airlines are not Indian based airlines?

1. Cathay Pacific
2. Vistara
3. Lufthansa
4. Emirates
5. Sahara Airlines
6. Spicejet
7. Air Arabia
8. Virgin Airlines

Q. This legacy Indian carrier was once known for its efficiency and customer service but is now on the brink of collapse. With mounting financial losses and management issues, the Indian government has planned to privatise the airline to save the exchequer's money and recoup some of the outstanding debt. Which Indian airline is being talked about here?

1. Kingfisher Airlines
2. Indian International Airlines
3. SpiceJet
4. Air India

Q. Which among the following is the prominent airport in Kolkata?

1. Veer Sarvakar International Airport
2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
3. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport