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India's road network spans over ___ km as of 2025. |
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63 lakh km |
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True or False: National Highways constitute 2.3% of total road length but carry 40% of road traffic. |
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True |
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State Highways are constructed and maintained by ___ and connect major towns. |
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State governments |
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What is the primary aim of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana? |
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To connect every village to a major town with an all-season motorable road. |
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Fill in the blank: The Golden Quadrilateral connects ___ and ___ corridors. |
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North-South and East-West |
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True or False: The Konkan Railway is a joint enterprise of three states and is known for its engineering challenges. |
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True |
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What significant achievement is expected from Indian Railways by 2024? |
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100% electrification of the railway network. |
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Fill in the blank: Inland Waterways Authority of India was established in ___ for the development of national waterways. |
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1986 |
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Describe the role of oceanic waterways in India's economy. |
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They facilitate 95% of foreign trade volume and 70% by value, handling 1,600 million tonnes by 2025. |
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Fill in the blank: The vast majority of India's railway network is composed of ___ gauge. |
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Broad |
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True or False: Air transport in India began in 1911 with commercial passenger flights. |
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False; it began with airmail operations. |
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What is the significance of the PM Gati Shakti initiative? |
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It integrates various transport modes to enhance logistics efficiency for Vision 2047. |
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Fill in the blank: The National Highways Authority of India has managed national highways since ___ year. |
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1995 |
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What distinguishes the Konkan Railway from other railway projects in India? |
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It is a remarkable engineering feat with numerous rivers, bridges, and long tunnels. |
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Fill in the blank: The target for the Bharatmala Pariyojana is ___ km of highways by 2027. |
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83,677 |
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