Roadways, Its Importance, and the Golden Quadrilateral

Q. Which among the following is not a factor that affect the distribution of railways in India?

1. Physiographic factors
2. Economic factors
3. Administrative factors
4. Historical factors

Q. What are some of the challenges faced by Indian railways?

1. Ticketless travelling by the passengers.
2. Damage and theft to railway property.
3. Delay in train's schedule.
4. All of the above.

Q. The width of the railway track is also known as the gauge.

1. False
2. True

Q. The Indian railways is divided into zones.

1. 17
2. 18
3. 15

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Project 'X' was completed in 2012. This project increases the connectivity between four major metropolitans in India. Identify Project 'X'.

1. Orange Quadrilateral
2. Golden Quadrilateral
3. National highway
4. East-west Corridor

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why are roads so important?

1. Connectivity
2. Low cost of loading and unloading
3. Construction of roads over difficult terrain.
4. All of the above

Q. What is the estimated length of India's entire roadway network?

1. 32 lakh kilometers
2. 45 lakh kilometers
3. 59 lakh kilometers
4. 15 lakh kilometers

Q. The vast and expansive Indian Railway network comprises of railway stations.

1. 7349
2. 6459
3. 8450