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Man started using animals for transportation about:- a)2,000 years ago.
- b)5,000 years ago.
- c)3,000 years ago.
- d)4,000 years ago.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Man started using animals for transportation about:
a)
2,000 years ago.
b)
5,000 years ago.
c)
3,000 years ago.
d)
4,000 years ago.
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Deepika Reddy answered |
Horses and mules were the chief beasts of burden.
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In thickly forested areas and mountains, which mode of transport is best suited:- a)Land
- b)Water
- c)Pipeline
- d)Human portage
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In thickly forested areas and mountains, which mode of transport is best suited:
a)
Land
b)
Water
c)
Pipeline
d)
Human portage
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Preethi Sen answered |
Human portage is still important in thickly-forested regions or the areas of extremely rugged terrain mountains where it is very difficult to construct roads.
Densest rail network in the world is found in:- a)U.S.A
- b)Europe
- c)India
- d)Japan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Densest rail network in the world is found in:
a)
U.S.A
b)
Europe
c)
India
d)
Japan
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Devansh Choudhary answered |
In Europe, there are approximately 4,40,000 km of railways.
Road network of U.S.A is ….. Km long:- a)50 lakhs
- b)60 lakhs
- c)40 lakhs
- d)10 lakhs
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Road network of U.S.A is ….. Km long:
a)
50 lakhs
b)
60 lakhs
c)
40 lakhs
d)
10 lakhs
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Ishani Gupta answered |
USA has a very long network of roads.
The longest National Highways of India is:
- a)N.H.1
- b)N.H.2
- c)N.H.6
- d)N.H.44
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The longest National Highways of India is:
a)
N.H.1
b)
N.H.2
c)
N.H.6
d)
N.H.44
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Sai Dey answered |
N.H. 6 connects Kanyakumari and Varanasi.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.Q. Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?- a)Indian Sea with South China Sea
- b)Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean
- c)Red Sea to Indian Ocean
- d)Pacific Sea to Artic Sea
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.
Q. Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?
a)
Indian Sea with South China Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean
c)
Red Sea to Indian Ocean
d)
Pacific Sea to Artic Sea
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.
Which is the last point of HBJ pipeline in Northern India?- a)Shahajahnpur
- b)Jagdishpur
- c)Babrala
- d)Agra
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the last point of HBJ pipeline in Northern India?
a)
Shahajahnpur
b)
Jagdishpur
c)
Babrala
d)
Agra
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Saumya Pillai answered |
HBJ pipeline has been constructed by Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to transport gas. It is 1,750 km long and connects Hazira in Maharashtra to Bijapur in M.P. and Jagdishpur in U.P.
Huge data is transmitted to long distances with the help of:- a)Internet
- b)Telephone
- c)Optical fibres
- d)Telegraph
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Huge data is transmitted to long distances with the help of:
a)
Internet
b)
Telephone
c)
Optical fibres
d)
Telegraph
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Ujwal Kulkarni answered |
Optical fibres help transmit data at a very high speed.
The longest double tracked and electrified transcontinental railway in the world is the:- a)Trans-Siberian railway.
- b)Trans -Cnadian railway.
- c)Australian trans continental railway.
- d)Asian railway.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The longest double tracked and electrified transcontinental railway in the world is the:
a)
Trans-Siberian railway.
b)
Trans -Cnadian railway.
c)
Australian trans continental railway.
d)
Asian railway.
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Pallavi Sen answered |
The longest double tracked and electrified transcontinental railway in the world is the Trans-Siberian railway.
The best mode of transporting fuel oil and water in a thickly forested area and on mountains is:- a)land.
- b)water.
- c)human portrage
- d)pipelines
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The best mode of transporting fuel oil and water in a thickly forested area and on mountains is:
a)
land.
b)
water.
c)
human portrage
d)
pipelines
|
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Sreemoyee Bajaj answered |
The best mode of transporting fuel oil and water in a thickly forested area and on mountains is pipelines. It is so, because humans cannot move on rough terrains where metalled roads cannot be constructed.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility hasincreased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.Q. What revolution has been brought by air transport?- a)Connectivity
- b)Stability
- c)Infrastructure
- d)Political
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility has
increased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.
Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.
Q. What revolution has been brought by air transport?
a)
Connectivity
b)
Stability
c)
Infrastructure
d)
Political
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
It is the fastest mode of transport but it is very expensive. Air transport has revolutionized connectivity in inhospitable deserts, mountainous regions and snow regions where other modes of transport are not available. Air transport is more developed in highly industrialized countries due to higher construction and maintenance costs. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance in a very short time.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways areimportant in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.Q. Where is the highest density of railways found?- a)Rural areas
- b)Urban areas
- c)Administrative areas
- d)Industrial areas
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.
Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are
important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.
Q. Where is the highest density of railways found?
a)
Rural areas
b)
Urban areas
c)
Administrative areas
d)
Industrial areas
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Kiran Mehta answered |
In Russia, a dense highway network is developed in the industrialised region west of the Urals with Moscow as the hub. The important Moscow-Vladivostok Highway serves the region to the east. Due to the vast geographical area, highways in Russia are not as important as railways.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.Q. Which country owns the Suez Canal?- a)Egypt
- b)Cairo
- c)Saudi Arabia
- d)Nigeria
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.
Q. Which country owns the Suez Canal?
a)
Egypt
b)
Cairo
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Nigeria
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The Suez Canal, owned and operated for 87 years by the French and the British, was nationalized several times during its history—in 1875 and 1882 by Britain and in 1956 by Egypt, the last of which resulted in an invasion of the canal zone by Israel, France, and the United Kingdom to protect their interests, which included maintaining a passageway for the shipment of crude oil from the Persian Gulf.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility hasincreased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.Q. _________ is an aircraft able to fly faster than the speed of sound.- a)Supersonic aircraft
- b)Fighter aircraft
- c)Commercial aircraft
- d)Military aircraft
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility has
increased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.
Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.
Q. _________ is an aircraft able to fly faster than the speed of sound.
a)
Supersonic aircraft
b)
Fighter aircraft
c)
Commercial aircraft
d)
Military aircraft
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
A supersonic aircraft is an aircraft able to fly faster than the speed of sound. Supersonic aircraft were developed in the second half of the twentieth century and have been used almost entirely for research and military purposes.
The aerodynamics of supersonic flight is called compressible flow because of the compression associated with the shock waves or "sonic boom" created by any object travelling faster than sound.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.Q. Why is the Suez Canal important?- a)Provides trade links
- b)Shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia
- c)Pirate free route
- d)None of the Above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.
Q. Why is the Suez Canal important?
a)
Provides trade links
b)
Shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia
c)
Pirate free route
d)
None of the Above
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The Suez Canal opened in 1869 and represented, along with the Panama Canal, one of the most significant maritime “shortcuts” ever built. It brought a new era of European influence in Pacific Asia by reducing the journey from Asia to Europe by about 6,000 km by skipping a detour around the Cape of Good Hope.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility hasincreased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.Q. Who pioneered the use of commercial jet transport?- a)USA
- b)UK
- c)Germany
- d)USSR
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility has
increased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.
Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.
Q. Who pioneered the use of commercial jet transport?
a)
USA
b)
UK
c)
Germany
d)
USSR
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Frequent air services are available to many parts of the world. Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility hasincreased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.Q. Why is air transport preferred by passengers for long-distance travel?- a)Costly means of transport
- b)Fastest means of transport
- c)Longest means of transport
- d)None of the Above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly. Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel. Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a world-wide scale. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. The frictions created by mountainous snow fields or inhospitable desert terrains have been overcome. The accessibility has
increased. The air-plane brings varied articles to the Eskimos in Northern Canada unhindered by the frozen ground. In the Himalayan region, the routes are often obstructed due to landslides, avalanches or heavy snowfall. At such times, air travel is the only alternative to reach a place. Airways also have great strategic importance. The airstrikes by U.S. and British forces in Iraq bear testimony to this fact. The airways network is expanding very fast. The manufacturing of air crafts and their operations require elaborate infrastructure like hangars, landing, fuelling, and maintenance facilities for the air crafts. The construction of airports is also very expensive and has developed more in highly industrialised countries where there is a large volume of traffic.
Although, U.K. pioneered the use of commercial jet transport, the U.S.A. developed largely post-War international civil aviation. Today, more than 250 commercial airlines offer regular services to different parts of the world. Recent developments can change the future course of air transport. Supersonic aircraft cover the distance between London and New York within three and a half hours.
Q. Why is air transport preferred by passengers for long-distance travel?
a)
Costly means of transport
b)
Fastest means of transport
c)
Longest means of transport
d)
None of the Above
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The supreme advantage of air transport is its high speed. It is the fastest mode of transport and thus it is the most suitable mean where time is an important factor.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways areimportant in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.Q. What is the measurement of standard gauge?- a)1.44 m
- b)1.39 m
- c)1.47 m
- d)1.48m
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.
Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are
important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.
Q. What is the measurement of standard gauge?
a)
1.44 m
b)
1.39 m
c)
1.47 m
d)
1.48m
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Kiran Mehta answered |
The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad (more than 1.5m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m), and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K.
Which country has the longest road network in the world?- a)Russia
- b)China
- c)U.S.A
- d)India
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country has the longest road network in the world?
a)
Russia
b)
China
c)
U.S.A
d)
India
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Anand Mukherjee answered |
USA accounts for 33% of the world's total motorable road length.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.Q. When was the Suez Canal constructed?- a)1889
- b)1879
- c)1869
- d)1859
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and 11 to 15 m deep. About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important. A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.
Q. When was the Suez Canal constructed?
a)
1889
b)
1879
c)
1869
d)
1859
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The construction of the Suez Canal was carried out between 1859 and 1869 by the Suez Canal Company, and the Suez Canal Authority owns and maintains the waterway.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways areimportant in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.Q. What is the other name of the underground railway system?- a)Subway
- b)Tube
- c)Metro
- d)All of the Above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.
Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are
important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.
Q. What is the other name of the underground railway system?
a)
Subway
b)
Tube
c)
Metro
d)
All of the Above
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Subway, also called underground, tube, or metro, underground railway system used to transport large numbers of passengers within urban and suburban areas. Subways are usually built under city streets for ease of construction, but they may take shortcuts and sometimes must pass under rivers. Outlying sections of the system usually emerge aboveground, becoming conventional railways or elevated transit lines. Subway trains are usually made up of a number of cars operated on the multiple-unit system.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways areimportant in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.Q. Roads laid along international boundaries are called:- a)border roads
- b)Railroads
- c)Security roads
- d)Rural roads
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence. Almost all countries have such roads to transport goods to border villages and military camps.
Railways are a mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances. The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad(more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges. The standard gauge is used in the U.K. Commuter trains are very popular in the U.K., U.S.A, Japan and India. These carry millions of passengers daily to and fro in the city. There are about 13 lakh km of railways open for traffic in the world. Europe has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. There are about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple tracks. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of railway for every 6.5 sq kms area. The industrial regions exhibit some of the highest densities in the world. The important rail heads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are
important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by EuroTunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris.
Q. Roads laid along international boundaries are called:
a)
border roads
b)
Railroads
c)
Security roads
d)
Rural roads
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Roads laid along international boundaries are called border roads. They play an important role in integrating people in remote areas with major cities and providing defence
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