Correct Answer:
(B)
Kerala
According to the data of the Ministry of Transport, the density of the road per 1000 sq. km. as on 31 March, 2018 is as follows :
Haryana 1131.39
Kerala 6617.03
Gujarat 1028.02
Punjab 2832.20
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22
Which one of the following coasts is associated with Kochi sea-port?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Malabar Coast
Kochi Sea-port (Kerala) is a graceful natural harbour located at Malabar Coast which is used for the whole year.
Ques:
23
Consider the following statements :
Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.
Which of these statements are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2, 3 and 4
Tides are helpful in navigation and fi shing High tides enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely. Tides prevent siltation in the harbours. Kandla and Diamond harbours are tidal ports.
Ques:
24
Which among the following has the largest shipyard in India?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Cochin
Shipyards and dockyards are places where ships are repaired and built. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is one of the major shipbuilding and maintenance facilities in India. This shipyard was incorporated on 29 March, 1972 as a company fully owned by the Government. The yard commenced the shipbuilding operations in 1978, ship repair in 1981, Marine Engineering Training in 1993 and off shore upgradation in 1999.
Ques:
25
Match the different ports of Union Territory of Pondicherry labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with their respective names and select the correct answer using the odes given below the list of ports:
List : (Ports of Pondicherry)
1. Karaikal 2. Mahe
3. Pondicherry 4. Yanam
Code :
Correct Answer:
(A)
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Union Territory Pondicherry (Now Puducherry) has three sub-areas in addition to main area, which were ruled by French, till 1954 and is now a Union Territory. The areas mentioned by A, B, C and D are given below.
A - Mahe
B- Karaikal
C - Pondicherry
D – Yanam
Ques:
26
In India which one of the following is NOT a natural harbour?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chennai
Chennai is the oldest and biggest artificial harbour of India. It mainly handles petroleum products, fertilizers, iron-ore and general cargo.
Ques:
27
Which of the following are the natural ports of India?
1. Chennai 2. Cochin
3. Tuticorin 4. Vishakhapatnam
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code :
Correct Answer:
(D)
2 and 4
Vishakhapatnam and Cochin ports are natural harbours while Chennai and Tuticorin are artificial ports.
Ques:
28
The following map is showing the location of ports of the eastern coast of India as (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). Identify and answer he correct sequence as given below:
Which of the following is the National Water Way number 1?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hugli River Water Way
There are 111 officially notified Inland waterways in India. NW-1 (1620 km.) – Prayagraj – Haldia stretch of Ganga Bhagirathi–Hoogly Rivers. States covere–U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal.
Ques:
30
At which of the following place three crescent-shaped beaches meet?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of India where the three water bodies, Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean meet. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrise and sunset. Kanyakumari is located in Tamil Nadu.
