Transport – Roadways, Railways, Airways & Waterways Quiz - ICSE Class 10 Geography
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The Golden Quadrilateral project aims to connect which major metropolitan cities of India?
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
- Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune
- Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata
- Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi
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Answer: A. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
The Golden Quadrilateral is a national highway network that connects the four major metropolitan cities of India: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) focuses on improving connectivity for:
- National highways
- Urban arterial roads
- Rural habitations
- Expressways connecting major cities
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Answer: C. Rural habitations
PMGSY is a government scheme launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas.
The concept of 'Hub-and-Spoke' model is predominantly used in which Indian transportation sector to optimize connectivity and service?
- Railways
- Roadways
- Airways
- Waterways
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Answer: C. Airways
Airlines often use a hub-and-spoke system where passengers and cargo are routed through central hubs to various destinations (spokes), maximizing efficiency and network coverage.
What is the primary characteristic of a 'Narrow Gauge' railway line?
- It has the widest track spacing.
- It has a track gauge of 1676 mm.
- It has a narrower track spacing than Broad Gauge.
- It is exclusively used for high-speed trains.
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Answer: C. It has a narrower track spacing than Broad Gauge.
Narrow gauge refers to railway lines with a track gauge smaller than standard or broad gauges, typically used in specific regions or for specialized purposes due to cost or terrain.
Which of the following is NOT a major challenge for the Indian aviation sector?
- High operational costs
- Congestion at major airports
- Lack of trained pilots and cabin crew
- Low demand for air travel
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Answer: D. Low demand for air travel
India has a rapidly growing demand for air travel. The sector faces challenges related to high costs, airport congestion, and skilled manpower, not a lack of demand.