The Indian transportation system is a complex network that encompasses various modes of transport, including roadways, railways, waterways, and airways. Understanding the intricacies of this system is crucial for roles such as OSSSC LSI (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission – Livestock Inspector) and Forester FG (Forester in Forest Guard). Here, we present 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed explanations to help you prepare for these roles.
Top 30 Indian Transportation System MCQS For OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Arrange the following hill stations in descending order of height above mean sea level:
A. Kodaikanal, Darjeeling, Shimla, and Mahabaleshwar
B. Shimla, Kodaikanal, Darjeeling, and Mahabaleshwar
C. Kodaikanal, Shimla, Mahabaleshwar, and Darjeeling
D. Mahabaleshwar, Shimla, Darjeeling, and Kodaikanal
Answer: Option B - Who initiated the Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways?
A. P V Narasimha Rao
B. I K Gujral
C. Manmohan Singh
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Which pass does National Highway-1D connect Leh to Kashmir Valley through?
A. Khyber
B. Zoji la
C. Nathula
D. Karakoram
Answer: Option B - Which group of National Highways does a truck have to travel by from Delhi to Bhopal via Gwalior?
A. NH 2, NH 11, NH 12
B. NH 2, NH 3, NH 12
C. NH 8, NH 3, NH 11
D. NH 2, NH 25, NH 11
Answer: Option B - The Karakoram Highway connects which pair of countries?
A. India-Nepal
B. India-China
C. India-Pakistan
D. China-Pakistan
Answer: Option D - Which city does National Highway – 1 connect Delhi to?
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Amritsar
Answer: Option D - Which port is an important one on the Eastern coast of India?
A. Kandla
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Karaikal
D. Puducherry
Answer: Option B - Why has air travel become essential for the northeastern part of India?
A. The region is mountainous
B. Population density is low
C. Surface transport routes have to go around Bangladesh
D. Air transport is cheaper
Answer: Option C - What does the HBJ pipeline transport?
A. Crude Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Petroleum
D. Iron Ore in slurry form
Answer: Option B - Which consequence was NOT a result of the policy of exporting raw materials and food grains from India to Britain?
A. It raised the prices of raw materials
B. It brought enormous profits to unscrupulous businessmen
C. It led to agricultural shortage and famines
D. It denuded the country of her agricultural surplus
Answer: Option C - Which town is NOT a port town in Gujarat?
A. Jamnagar
B. Okha
C. Porbandar
D. Verval
Answer: Option A - Which of the following States is least developed in rail routes?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Manipur
D. Uttaranchal
Answer: Option C - The national highway from Amritsar to Kolkata via Delhi is numbered
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8
Answer: Option B - With reference to National Highways Development Project (NHDP), consider the following statements:,1. Belgaum and Nellore lie on the Golden Quadrilateral.,2. Vadodara and Jhansi lie on the East – West Corridor.,3. Ambala and Kanpur lie on the North – South Corridor.,Which of these statements is/are correct ?
A. 1 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1 only
Answer: Option D - Which is the longest National Highway in India?
A. NH4
B. NH44
C. NH10
D. NH5
Answer: Option B - Which one is not located on National Highway-2 (NH-2)?
A. Aurangabad
B. Sasaram
C. Mohania
D. Patna
Answer: Option B - Which National Highway connects Chennai and Visakhapatnam ?
A. NH 4
B. NH 5
C. NH 6
D. NH 8
Answer: Option B - The commodity which accounts for the maximum volume of goods transported by the railways in India is
A. Iron and steel
B. Coal
C. Mineral oil
D. Metallic ores (other than iron ore)
Answer: Option B - Which of the following sea Port is nearest to Rourkela Steel Plant?
A. Haldia
B. Vishakhapattanam
C. Kandla
D. Paradip
Answer: Option D - Which ports are located on the Eastern coast of India?
A. Kandla and Haldia
B. Haldia and Kochin
C. Paradip and Kandla
D. Paradip and Haldia
Answer: Option D - The First port developed after independence was
A. New Mangalore
B. Mumbai
C. Nhava Sheva
D. Kandla
Answer: Option D - India is divided into how many pin code zones?
A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eight
D. Ten
Answer: Option C - The National highways system is the responsibility of
A. State Governments
B. Central Government
C. A special Roads Authority
D. State and Central Government
Answer: Option B - Which National Highway connects Delhi and Kolkata via Varanasi
A. NH4
B. NH10
C. NH2
D. NH6
Answer: Option C - Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?
A. NH 4
B. NH 5
C. NH 6
D. NH 7
Answer: Option C - Which among the following National Highways of India is the longest?
A. NH 1
B. NH 2
C. NH 3
D. NH 4
Answer: Option B - Which states are related with the dispute of “Mullaperiyar dam”
A. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
C. Kerala and Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh and Kamataka
Answer: Option B - “Rail Bandhu” is
A. Website of every rail division
B. Medical officer in every train to fight in any medical emergency
C. Security guard in all air-conditioned coaches of rajdhani/ shatabadi and duranto trains
D. A magazine available of Indian rail available in all Rajdhani/ Shatabadi/ AC Duranto Trains
Answer: Option D - Railway passenger coaches are manufactured at
A. Varanasi
B. Chittaranjan
C. Perambur
D. Kolkata
Answer: Option C - Where is the headquarters of South-Central Railway located?
A. Itarsi
B. Mumbai
C. Secunderabad
D. Vijayawada
Answer: Option C
