Olympiad Test Level 1: Transport System- 1 - Class 6 MCQ

Transportation is defined as the movement of goods and persons from place to place. It helps in communication, trade, and other forms of exchange between people.

• Meenambakkam is a Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
• The name Meenambakkam signifies that it is a settlement near the coast.
• Pakkam means a settlement near the coast.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous body of the Indian Government which is responsible for management and maintenance of a network of National Highways. It works under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

The International Airport Authority of India ( IAAI) was set up in 1972 which operates, manages, maintains, plans, and develops international airports.

Jet is first private carrier to launch service to China - The Economic Times.

Road density (km of road per 100 sq. km of land area) in India was reported at 125 sq. Km in 2008, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.

Vehicles are a major pollution contributor. Vehicles produce significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution. Cycle is a vehicle which does not pollute the environment. Cycles do not need fossil fuels so that they do not emit any harmful gases. So, the cycle is an eco-friendly mode of transport. Cycling 10 km each way to work would save 1500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions each year. Cycling has health benefits too.

The first papyrus sailing boats are estimated to have been made around 4000 BC. The Egyptians developed many types of sailing boats. Some were specialized for fishing and traveling, while others were designed for carrying cargo or going to war.

There are 34 operational International Airports in India. Indira Gandhi International Airport is the largest International airport constructed on 5495 acres.

• New Jalpaiguri railway station has all three gauges viz. broad, meter, and narrow.
• The New Jalpaiguri railway station is the only railway station in India that has all three gauges.
• The broad gauge is broader than the standard gauge of 1.435 meters.
• The meter gauge is 1000 mm or 1 meter.
• The narrow gauge is narrower than the standard gauge and has a size between 600 mm to 1067 mm.