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Question (1)

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Which feature of road transport makes it particularly suitable for carrying goods from the producer directly to the consumer?

(A) High gradient capacity
(B) Door-to-door service
(C) Low fuel consumption
(D) Fixed routes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Roadways provide door-to-door service and can directly connect producers with consumers.

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Question (2)

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A road network increases from 40 lakh km to 56 lakh km. What is the percentage increase?

(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 45%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Increase = 56 − 40 = 16 lakh km. Percentage increase = (16/40) × 100 = 40%.

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Question (3)

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A road project passes through a mountainous region with steep gradients. Which transport mode would have a practical advantage because roads can negotiate higher gradients?

(A) Airways
(B) Railways
(C) Roadways
(D) Waterways

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Roads can traverse dissected and undulating terrain and negotiate higher gradients than railways.

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Question (4)

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A trader needs to transport a small quantity of goods over a short distance directly to several customers. Which mode is most suitable?

(A) Roadways
(B) Railways
(C) Waterways
(D) Airways

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Roadways are economical for transporting a few people and small quantities of goods over short distances and provide door-to-door service.

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Question (5)

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A proposed road has to cross an area with uneven and dissected terrain. Which advantage of roadways is most relevant?

(A) Ability to traverse dissected and undulating topography
(B) Dependence on navigable rivers
(C) Requirement of fixed railway tracks
(D) Use only for international trade

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Roads can be constructed through dissected and undulating terrain more easily than railways.

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Question (6)

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A logistics plan requires a road connection between Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. Which road development project is directly relevant?

(A) PMGSY
(B) Border Roads
(C) Golden Quadrilateral
(D) Konkan Railway

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Golden Quadrilateral connects Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai through Super Highways.

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Question (7)

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A long-distance highway project is planned to connect Srinagar with Kanniyakumari. Which route does this represent?

(A) East-West Corridor
(B) North-South Corridor
(C) Golden Triangle
(D) Coastal Highway

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The North-South Corridor connects Srinagar and Kanniyakumari.

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Question (8)

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A road journey originally takes 1,200 minutes and a Super Highway project reduces it to 300 minutes. By what percentage is the travel time reduced?

(A) 50%
(B) 60%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Reduction = 1,200 − 300 = 900 minutes. Percentage reduction = (900/1,200) × 100 = 75%.

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Question (9)

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A road connects a state capital with several district headquarters. Which category of road performs this function?

(A) National Highway
(B) State Highway
(C) District Road
(D) Border Road

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

State Highways link the state capital with district headquarters and other important cities.

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Question (10)

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A village needs an all-season motorable road connecting it with a major town. Which programme provides special impetus to rural roads?

(A) Golden Quadrilateral
(B) PMGSY
(C) NHAI
(D) BRO

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) provides special impetus to rural roads.

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Question (1)

Which feature of road transport makes it particularly suitable for carrying goods from the producer directly to the consumer?

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Question (2)

A road network increases from 40 lakh km to 56 lakh km. What is the percentage increase?

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Question (3)

A road project passes through a mountainous region with steep gradients. Which transport mode would have a practical advantage because roads can negotiate higher gradients?

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Question (4)

A trader needs to transport a small quantity of goods over a short distance directly to several customers. Which mode is most suitable?

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Question (5)

A proposed road has to cross an area with uneven and dissected terrain. Which advantage of roadways is most relevant?

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Question (6)

A logistics plan requires a road connection between Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. Which road development project is directly relevant?

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Question (7)

A long-distance highway project is planned to connect Srinagar with Kanniyakumari. Which route does this represent?

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Question (8)

A road journey originally takes 1,200 minutes and a Super Highway project reduces it to 300 minutes. By what percentage is the travel time reduced?

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Question (9)

A road connects a state capital with several district headquarters. Which category of road performs this function?

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Question (10)

A village needs an all-season motorable road connecting it with a major town. Which programme provides special impetus to rural roads?

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