Indian Geography PYQ – Roadways, Waterways and Communication

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Indian Geography PYQ – Roadways, Waterways and Communication – 14 questions, subject: Geography. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
GSCE 2021
All of the following statements are correct except (Atal Tunnel) :

Correct Answer: B [The tunnel is located at an altitude of about 5000 metres above sea level]

Explanation:

The Atal Tunnel (9.02 km, Rohtang, opened 2020) lies at over 10,000 feet (about 3,000 m), not 5,000 m, above sea level.

2.  
EO Gr. III (HR&CE) 2022
The four segments of the golden quadrilateral join the following cities :
(1) Delhi – Mumbai
(2) Mumbai – Chennai
(3) Chennai – Kolkata
(4) Kolkata – Delhi
Consider the length of the above segments in descending order and select the correct answer :

Correct Answer: A [(3), (4), (1), (2)]

Explanation:

Golden Quadrilateral segment lengths are Chennai-Kolkata 1,684 km, Kolkata-Delhi 1,453 km, Delhi-Mumbai 1,419 km and Mumbai-Chennai 1,290 km, i.e. (3), (4), (1), (2).

3.  
VCGS 2022
Which one of the following is India's first 6 lane high speed express way?

Correct Answer: C [Mumbai – Pune express way]

Explanation:

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway (about 95 km), opened in 2002, was India's first six-lane concrete access-controlled expressway.

4.  
AJ 2023
Which of the following four major metros are connected under the scheme of Golden Quadrilateral?

Correct Answer: C [New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai]

Explanation:

The Golden Quadrilateral links the four metros Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata with 4/6-lane highways.

5.  
Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026
The Golden Quadrilateral Highways connecting the urban region of Delhi – Kolkata – Chennai – Mumbai with a distance of ________ kms length.

Correct Answer: C [5846 kms]

Explanation:

The total length of the Golden Quadrilateral is 5,846 km.

6.  
ARGS 2020
Out of 13 major ports in India, the state has three major ports ________

Correct Answer: B [Chennai, Tuticorin and Ennore]

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu's three major ports are Chennai, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) and Ennore (Kamarajar).

7.  
EO Gr. IV (HR&CE) 2022
In which year, Inland water ways authority was setup in India?

Correct Answer: B [1986]

Explanation:

The Inland Waterways Authority of India was set up on 27 October 1986 with headquarters at Noida.

8.  
AJ 2023
The headquarters of Central Inland Water transport corporation limited is located in

Correct Answer: B [Kolkata]

Explanation:

The Central Inland Water Transport Corporation is headquartered at Kolkata, while IWAI is at Noida.

9.  
Combined Accountant (Treasury) 2024
Which of the following state does not thrive in water transport?

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Explanation:

Rajasthan has no coast or large perennial navigable rivers, so water transport is not developed there.

10.  
AAO & AHO 2024
Mazagaon Dock shipyard is located at

Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]

Explanation:

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, which builds warships and submarines, is located in Mumbai.

11.  
Special Competitive Exam 2025
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(1) Labrador current – Supports marine navigation
(2) Canaries current – Influences the extension of Sahara Desert
(3) Oyashio current – Hokkaido acts as the major fishing ground of the world
(4) Alaska current – Damages the seaports of Alaska

Correct Answer: C [(1) and (4)]

Explanation:

The Labrador current is cold and brings icebergs that hinder navigation, and the warm Alaska current keeps Alaskan ports ice-free rather than harming them, so pairs 1 and 4 are wrong.

12.  
Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026
________ is declared as small port of Tiruvallur district which is closer to Ennore major port.

Correct Answer: C [Kattupalli]

Explanation:

Kattupalli, in Tiruvallur district near Ennore (Kamarajar) port, is the declared small port.

13.  
DPGS 2022 · SD 2022
In which year, quick mail service was introduced in India?

Correct Answer: A [1975]

Explanation:

The Quick Mail Service (QMS) was introduced by India Post in 1975.

14.  
Group 2/2A 2024
Which Ministry launched the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and 'Chakshu' facility on Sanchar Saathi portal?

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Communications]

Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications launched the Digital Intelligence Platform and the Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi in 2024.

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