Geography Practice Quiz 31

Q1.Road transport serves as a feeder to other modes of transport by providing a link between which of the following?

A. Villages and agricultural fields B. Railway stations, air and sea ports C. State capitals and national parks D. District headquarters and local markets

Q2.Which characteristic allows roads to traverse mountains such as the Himalayas?

A. Their ability to provide door-to-door service. B. Their lower construction cost compared to railway lines. C. Their capacity to negotiate higher gradients of slopes. D. Their role as a feeder to other transport modes.

Q3.According to the provided text, what is a key characteristic of unmetalled roads?

A. They are made of cement or concrete. B. They are all-weather roads. C. They go out of use in the rainy season. D. They are built with bitumen of coal.

Q4.What is the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India?

A. Roadways B. Airways C. Railways D. Waterways

Q5.As per the provided text, into how many zones is the Indian Railway now reorganised?

A. 15 zones B. 17 zones C. 19 zones D. 21 zones

Q6.What is the length of the World's longest Highway tunnel, Atal Tunnel?

A. 7.52 Km B. 8.02 Km C. 9.02 Km D. 10.52 Km

Q7.Which organization built the Atal Tunnel, the World's longest Highway tunnel?

A. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) B. Public Works Department (PWD) C. Border Road Organisation (BRO) D. Indian Railways Construction Company (IRCON)

Q8.The Atal Tunnel connects Manali to which valley throughout the year?

A. Kullu Valley B. Kangra Valley C. Spiti Valley D. Lahul-Spiti valley

Q9.At what altitude from the Mean Sea Level (MSL) is the Atal Tunnel built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas?

A. 2000 metres B. 2500 metres C. 3000 metres D. 3500 metres

Q10.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the distribution pattern of the Railway network in India?

A. Physiographic factors B. Economic factors C. Administrative factors D. Cultural factors

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Geography Practice Quiz 31