Transport - Practice Test 3

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What is the name of the international airport in Nagpur?

   • A.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport
   • C.Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
   • D.Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport

   Explanation: Nagpur's airport is named after Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

2. Q2.The 'Maitri Express' runs between India and:

   • A.Pakistan
   • B.Nepal
   • C.Bangladesh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Bhutan

   Explanation: Maitri Express connects Kolkata (India) and Dhaka (Bangladesh).

3. Q3.Which city has the oldest Metro Rail in India?

   • A.Delhi
   • B.Kolkata✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mumbai
   • D.Bangalore

   Explanation: Kolkata Metro was the first metro system in India, started in 1984.

4. Q4.NHAI stands for:

   • A.National Highway Authority of India✓ Correct Answer
   • B.National Heavy Automobile Industry
   • C.New Highway Association of India
   • D.National Highway Agency of India

   Explanation: NHAI is the National Highway Authority of India.

5. Q5.Which port is located in Odisha?

   • A.Paradip✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Haldia
   • C.Ennore
   • D.Tuticorin

   Explanation: Paradip Port is a major natural port located in Odisha.

6. Q6.The 'Pamban Bridge' is located in:

   • A.Kerala
   • B.Tamil Nadu✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Andhra Pradesh
   • D.Gujarat

   Explanation: Pamban Bridge connects the town of Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland India in Tamil Nadu.

7. Q7.Which is the busiest ocean route in the world?

   • A.North Atlantic Route✓ Correct Answer
   • B.South Atlantic Route
   • C.North Pacific Route
   • D.Cape of Good Hope Route

   Explanation: The North Atlantic Route connects the two most developed regions (North America and Europe) and is the busiest.

8. Q8.Where is the headquarters of 'Konkan Railway Corporation'?

   • A.Panaji
   • B.Ratnagiri
   • C.Navi Mumbai (Belapur)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Mangalore

   Explanation: The headquarters is in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.

9. Q9.Which gauge has a width of 1.676 meters?

   • A.Broad Gauge✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Meter Gauge
   • C.Narrow Gauge
   • D.Standard Gauge

   Explanation: Broad Gauge in India is 1.676 meters (5 ft 6 in) wide.

10. Q10.Which airline is the national carrier of India (now acquired by Tata)?

    • A.IndiGo
    • B.SpiceJet
    • C.Air India✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Vistara

    Explanation: Air India was the state-owned national carrier, recently privatized and sold to the Tata Group.

11. Q11.Mormugao Port is located in:

    • A.Maharashtra
    • B.Goa✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Karnataka
    • D.Kerala

    Explanation: Mormugao Port is in Goa and is a leading iron ore exporting port.

12. Q12.The 'Atal Tunnel' is located in which state/UT?

    • A.Jammu & Kashmir
    • B.Ladakh
    • C.Himachal Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Uttarakhand

    Explanation: Atal Tunnel (Rohtang) is in Himachal Pradesh, connecting Manali to Lahaul-Spiti.

13. Q13.Which railway station has the longest name in India?

    • A.Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
    • C.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
    • D.Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna

    Explanation: Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta (Andhra Pradesh) has the longest station name.

14. Q14.The headquarters of 'East Coast Railway' is in:

    • A.Bhubaneswar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Visakhapatnam
    • C.Kolkata
    • D.Puri

    Explanation: East Coast Railway HQ is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

15. Q15.Which of the following is a private sector port in India?

    • A.Mundra Port✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Kandla Port
    • C.Mumbai Port
    • D.Cochin Port

    Explanation: Mundra Port (Gujarat) is India's largest private commercial port, operated by Adani Ports.

16. Q16.The 'Pawan Hans' provides which transport service?

    • A.Railway Catering
    • B.Helicopter Services✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Bus Services
    • D.Shipping

    Explanation: Pawan Hans Limited provides helicopter services, largely to the oil sector and for tourism.

17. Q17.Which highway connects Varanasi to Kanyakumari?

    • A.NH-7 (Old)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.NH-2
    • C.NH-5
    • D.NH-8

    Explanation: NH-7 (Old numbering) connected Varanasi to Kanyakumari. It is now part of NH-44.

18. Q18.Chabahar Port is located in which country?

    • A.Pakistan
    • B.Iran✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Afghanistan
    • D.Oman

    Explanation: Chabahar Port is in Iran, developed with Indian assistance.

19. Q19.Which zone is the 'South East Central Railway'?

    • A.Bilaspur✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Jabalpur
    • C.Raipur
    • D.Nagpur

    Explanation: The headquarters is in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

20. Q20.Which is the first greenfield airport in India?

    • A.Bengaluru (Kempegowda)
    • B.Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Cochin International Airport
    • D.Noida International Airport

    Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) was the first greenfield airport under the PPP model. (Bangalore followed).