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Question (11)

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A strategic road is required in a remote northern border region. Which organisation is responsible for constructing and maintaining such roads?

(A) NHAI
(B) Indian Railways
(C) Border Roads Organisation
(D) Ministry of Tourism

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Border Roads Organisation constructs and maintains strategically important roads in border areas.

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Question (12)

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A road network contains 3 lakh km of unmetalled roads and 9 lakh km of metalled roads. What percentage of the network is metalled?

(A) 25%
(B) 50%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Total = 3 + 9 = 12 lakh km. Metalled percentage = (9/12) × 100 = 75%.

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Question (13)

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Which type of road is generally usable in all seasons because it is constructed with materials such as cement, concrete or bitumen?

(A) Metalled road
(B) Unmetalled road
(C) Rural track
(D) Seasonal road

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Metalled roads are made of cement, concrete or bitumen and can be used in all seasons.

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Question (14)

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India's road network was about 62.16 lakh km in 2020–21. If another 3.84 lakh km is added, what would be the new total?

(A) 64 lakh km
(B) 65 lakh km
(C) 66 lakh km
(D) 67 lakh km

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

New total = 62.16 + 3.84 = 66 lakh km.

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Question (15)

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A company has to transport a large quantity of goods over a long distance between major cities. Which mode is regarded as the principal mode for freight and passengers over longer distances in India?

(A) Roadways
(B) Railways
(C) Airways
(D) Local waterways

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Railways are a principal mode of transport for freight and passengers, especially over longer distances.

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Question (16)

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India's first railway journey covered 34 km. If a modern demonstration train covers five times this distance, how far would it travel?

(A) 136 km
(B) 150 km
(C) 170 km
(D) 180 km

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Distance = 34 × 5 = 170 km.

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Question (17)

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A railway route is proposed through a densely populated plain with rich agricultural resources and relatively level land. Which region provides the most favourable conditions?

(A) Northern Plains
(B) Himalayan region
(C) Western Rajasthan
(D) Peninsular hills

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Northern Plains favour railway construction because of level land, high population and rich agricultural resources.

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Question (18)

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A proposed railway line crosses a region with high relief, sparse population and limited economic opportunities. Which factor would most strongly explain the difficulty?

(A) Flat terrain
(B) High relief and sparse population
(C) Rich agricultural resources
(D) Dense urban population

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Himalayan region is less favourable for railways because of high relief, sparse population and limited economic opportunities.

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Question (19)

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India's total railway route length is 67,956 km, of which 63,950 km is Broad Gauge. Approximately what percentage of the total is Broad Gauge?

(A) 84.0%
(B) 90.5%
(C) 94.1%
(D) 97.8%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Percentage = (63,950/67,956) × 100 ≈ 94.1%.

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Question (20)

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A railway track has a gauge width of 1.676 metres. Which gauge does it represent?

(A) Metre Gauge
(B) Broad Gauge
(C) Narrow Gauge
(D) Standard Gauge

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Broad Gauge in India has a width of 1.676 metres.

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Question (11)

A strategic road is required in a remote northern border region. Which organisation is responsible for constructing and maintaining such roads?

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Question (12)

A road network contains 3 lakh km of unmetalled roads and 9 lakh km of metalled roads. What percentage of the network is metalled?

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Question (13)

Which type of road is generally usable in all seasons because it is constructed with materials such as cement, concrete or bitumen?

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Question (14)

India's road network was about 62.16 lakh km in 2020–21. If another 3.84 lakh km is added, what would be the new total?

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Question (15)

A company has to transport a large quantity of goods over a long distance between major cities. Which mode is regarded as the principal mode for freight and passengers over longer distances in India?

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Question (16)

India's first railway journey covered 34 km. If a modern demonstration train covers five times this distance, how far would it travel?

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Question (17)

A railway route is proposed through a densely populated plain with rich agricultural resources and relatively level land. Which region provides the most favourable conditions?

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Question (18)

A proposed railway line crosses a region with high relief, sparse population and limited economic opportunities. Which factor would most strongly explain the difficulty?

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Question (19)

India's total railway route length is 67,956 km, of which 63,950 km is Broad Gauge. Approximately what percentage of the total is Broad Gauge?

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Question (20)

A railway track has a gauge width of 1.676 metres. Which gauge does it represent?

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