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1. Among the riverine major ports in India, which one of the following is

Among the riverine major ports in India, which one of the following is the oldest port having been in existence for more than 100 years?

Cochin Port
New Mangalore Port
Paradip Port
Kolkata Port
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Among the riverine major ports in India, the oldest port having been in existence for more than 100 years is Kolkata Port.
– Kolkata Port (now Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) is located on the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganga. It is a riverine port. It is one of the oldest major ports in India, with operations tracing back to the era of the British East India Company in the late 17th century. It became a major port well over 100 years ago.
– Cochin Port is located on the Arabian Sea coast, not a riverine port.
– New Mangalore Port is located on the Arabian Sea coast, not a riverine port. It was commissioned in 1974.
– Paradip Port is located on the Bay of Bengal coast, near the confluence of the Mahanadi river and the sea. While it’s near a river mouth, it’s an artificial deep-water port built in the 1960s, much younger than Kolkata Port.
Kolkata Port is India’s only major riverine port. Its history is deeply intertwined with the colonial era and trade routes to Eastern India. Its long history clearly satisfies the condition of being in existence for more than 100 years.

2. The railway network in India is divided into

The railway network in India is divided into

8 zones.
10 zones.
17 zones.
20 zones.
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The railway network in India is divided into administrative zones. While the number has changed slightly over time, 17 zones was the established number for a significant period and is typically referred to in many contexts. As of recent updates, the number is 18. However, given the options, 17 is the most appropriate answer reflecting the standard structure known for a long time.
Indian Railways is organized into functional zones for efficient administration and operation of the vast railway network.
The 17 zones (before the 18th was created in 2019) included Central, Eastern, East Central, East Coast, Northern, North Central, North Eastern, Northeast Frontier, North Western, Southern, South Central, South Eastern, South East Central, South Western, Western, West Central, and Metro Railway (Kolkata). The 18th zone is the South Coast Railway (Visakhapatnam). Assuming the question refers to the structure prior to the most recent addition, 17 is the correct choice among the given options.

3. The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the followin

The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the following ?

Silchar to Porbandar
Jorhat to Jaisalmer
Agartala to Ahmedabad
Itanagar to Mapusa
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The East-West Corridor of India’s National Highways Development Project (NHDP) connects Silchar in Assam (East) to Porbandar in Gujarat (West).
The East-West Corridor is a major national highway project aimed at improving connectivity across the length of India.
Along with the North-South Corridor (connecting Srinagar and Kanyakumari), the East-West Corridor forms a significant part of the NHDP’s Golden Quadrilateral and corridor projects.

4. Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East

Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East-West Corridor in India ?

Silchar and Porbandar
Mumbai and Nagpur
Mumbai and Kolkata
Nagpur and Siliguri
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The East-West Corridor of India connects Silchar in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat.
The East-West Corridor is part of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) in India, linking extreme points in the east and west of the country.
This corridor is approximately 3,300 kilometers long and is the second phase of the NHDP. It forms a crucial part of India’s efforts to upgrade and expand its national highway network, facilitating connectivity and economic development.

5. The Headquarters of Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located

The Headquarters of Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located at

Jabalpur
Mumbai
Secunderabad
Allahabad
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The Headquarters of the Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located in Mumbai.
The headquarters is specifically located at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
Indian Railways is divided into several zones for administrative purposes. Other major railway zone headquarters include Kolkata (Eastern and South Eastern), Chennai (Southern), New Delhi (Northern), Secunderabad (South Central), and Jabalpur (West Central).

6. With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the follo

With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements :

  • 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
  • 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.
  • 3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one
Only two
All three
None
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The East-West Corridor under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), not the Golden Quadrilateral, connects Silchar in Assam and Porbandar in Gujarat. Dibrugarh and Surat are not the endpoints.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur, India, to Mae Sot in Thailand via Myanmar. While it facilitates travel further into Thailand, the primary defined endpoint on the Thai side within the project is Mae Sot, not Chiang Mai.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor is conceptualized to connect Kolkata in India to Kunming in China, passing through Bangladesh (Dhaka) and Myanmar (Mandalay). It does not connect Varanasi.
As all three statements contain factual inaccuracies regarding the endpoints of the mentioned connectivity projects, none of the statements are correct.
– East-West Corridor connects Silchar and Porbandar.
– Trilateral Highway connects Moreh and Mae Sot.
– BCIM Economic Corridor links Kolkata and Kunming.
The Golden Quadrilateral is a separate project connecting the four major metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata). The North-South and East-West Corridors are part of NHDP Phase II. The Trilateral Highway aims to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between the three countries. The BCIM corridor is a proposed economic corridor aimed at enhancing economic cooperation.

7. Consider the following pairs : National Highway Cities connected

Consider the following pairs :

National Highway Cities connected
1. NH 4 : Chennai and Hyderabad
2. NH 6 : Mumbai and Kolkata
3. NH 15 : Ahmedabad and Jodhpur

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
None
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Based on the historical National Highway numbering system (prior to the renumbering), none of the provided pairs are correctly matched. Old NH 4 connected Mumbai and Chennai, not Chennai and Hyderabad. Old NH 6 connected Hazira (near Surat) and Kolkata, not strictly Mumbai and Kolkata. Old NH 15 connected Pathankot (Punjab) to Samakhiali (Gujarat) and did not pass through Ahmedabad or Jodhpur.
– Old NH 4: Mumbai – Pune – Bangalore – Chennai.
– Old NH 6: Hazira – Dhule – Nagpur – Raipur – Sambalpur – Kolkata.
– Old NH 15: Pathankot – … – Bikaner – … – Samakhiali.
India’s National Highway network has undergone significant renumbering since 2010. Under the new system, NH numbers and routes are entirely different from the old system. For example, the new NH 4 runs from Krishnagiri (TN) to Belagavi (KA). This question likely refers to the old numbering scheme, as the city pairs align more with those routes, albeit incorrectly matched.

8. Which one of the following is the deepest, inland and protected port o

Which one of the following is the deepest, inland and protected port on the east coast of India ?

Chennai
Paradip
Tuticorin
Visakhapatnam
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The correct answer is D. Visakhapatnam Port, located on the east coast of India in Andhra Pradesh, is known for being a natural harbour and one of the deepest and most protected (landlocked within a bay) ports in India.
– Visakhapatnam Port is situated within a sheltered bay protected by the Dolphin’s Nose hill, providing a naturally safe and protected harbour.
– It is a major port on the east coast and is known for its depth, which facilitates the handling of large vessels.
– While other ports like Chennai, Paradip, and Tuticorin are also important east coast ports, Visakhapatnam fits the description of being naturally deep, inland (relative to the open sea due to the bay), and protected most accurately among the options.
Chennai is an artificial port. Paradip is a major deepwater port at the confluence of the Mahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal, but perhaps not as “inland” or naturally protected as Visakhapatnam. Tuticorin is another artificial deepwater port. Visakhapatnam’s unique geographical setting makes it a premier natural harbour on the east coast.

9. Which of the following statements about the Border Roads Organization

Which of the following statements about the Border Roads Organization (BRO) is/are correct?

  • 1. BRO is concerned with the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas.
  • 2. BRO undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Both statements about the Border Roads Organization (BRO) are correct.
– Statement 1 is correct: The BRO is a premier road construction agency in India that develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighbouring countries, which are often strategically sensitive regions.
– Statement 2 is correct: The BRO is responsible for snow clearance operations on important mountain passes and roads in high-altitude border areas to ensure connectivity throughout the year, which is crucial for both civilian movement and defence logistics.
The BRO was formed on 7 May 1960 with the objective of securing India’s borders and developing infrastructure in remote areas of the north and north-east states. It functions under the Ministry of Defence. Its activities are vital for the economic development of border areas and for meeting India’s strategic needs.

10. Consider the following statements about the seaports in India : 1. T

Consider the following statements about the seaports in India :

  • 1. There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India.
  • 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
  • 3. The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/State Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3
3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
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The correct answer is D) 2 and 3 only.
– Statement 1 is incorrect. India has 12 major ports and one corporatized port (Kamarajar Port/Ennore Port), totaling 13 major ports under the central government. The number of non-major (minor/intermediate) ports is much larger, exceeding 200.
– Statement 2 is correct. Major ports in India are under the administrative control of the central government, specifically the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
– Statement 3 is correct. Non-major ports fall under the jurisdiction and administrative control of the respective State Maritime Boards or State Governments.
– The categorization into ‘major’ and ‘non-major’ (minor/intermediate) ports is based on administrative control and, historically, traffic volume. Major ports are governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, or the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (for Kamarajar Port), while non-major ports are governed by the Indian Ports Act, 1908, under the respective state governments.
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