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Transport Part-2

📆 October 19, 2024

Total Questions: 50

41. India's largest Ship Breaking Yard is located in Gujarat at: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2009, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Alang
Solution:Alang is a town in Bhavnagar district in Gujarat. In the past three decades, its beaches have become the largest ship breaking yard which recycles approximately half of the ship salvage around the world.

42. Which port is constructed for de-congestion of present Mumbai seaport? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)
Solution:Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) port was created to relieve the pressure of Mumbai Port in 1989. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) or Nhava Sheva Port is set to become India's first port to achieve a global ranking by handling 10 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) per year by 2027. In 2024, JNPA handled a record 7.05 million TEUs, operating at over 90% capacity, with an 11% year-on-year growth.

43. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located in the State of: [66th B.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Maharashtra
Solution:Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), also known as Nhava Sheva Port is situated in the state of Maharashtra. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) or Nhava Sheva Port is set to become India's first port to achieve a global ranking by handling 10 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) per year by 2027. In 2024, JNPA handled a record 7.05 million TEUs, operating at over 90% capacity, with an 11% year-on-year growth.

44. Recently. which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to the sea by a long navigational channel? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan
Solution:Rajasthan Government is exploring a way to develop an artificial inland port in Jalore by bringing in Arabian sea water into Rajasthan through Gujarat. The navigation channel would be at least 300 metre wide and about 25 metres deep. It starts from the tip of Lakpat at Kori Creek in Arabian sea run through Rann of Kutch and Join Jalore.

45. Which of the following is not a harbour? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Bengaluru
Solution:Among the given option Bengaluru is not a harbour. The Country has 13 major seaport and about 200 non-major seaports and intermediate ports. The central government manages major ports. The state governments manage minor ports. Private sector participation in major ports is facilitated through concession agreements. India's ports handle 90% of trade by volume and 70% of the value of India's trade with other countries.

46. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

PortState
(a)MarmugaoGoa
(b)ParadipOdisha
(c)MangaloreKarnataka
(d)MundraAndhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Mundra port is in Gujarat not in Andhra Pradesh. Rest are correctly matched. It is the largest private port and the largest container port in India. It is located on the north shores of the Gulf of Kutch, near Mundra, Kutch district, Gujarat. It is a deep-draft, all-weather port. It is also a special economic zone (SEZ). As much as 33 percent of India's container traffic flows through the port. It is run by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), which is India's largest commercial ports operator and accounts for nearly one-fourth of the country's cargo movement.

47. Which Airport is non-operational in Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Panna
Solution:Airport that is non-operational in Madhya Pradesh is Panna, while other airports in the option are Khajuraho, Jabalpur and Gwalior operational. So, the correct answer will be option (b).

48. Which of the following Airports is/are not International Airport? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. Bhopal

2. Indore

3. Khajuraho

4. Gwalior

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

Codes:

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:

All the airports given in options are domestic airports. Hence question is not appropriate. Major Domestic Airports located in M.P. are Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Bhopal, Kha- juraho etc. It is noteworthy that MPPSC has deleted this question.

49. Which of the following Airports in Uttar Pradesh has been granted International Status on 24th June, 2020 by Union Cabinet of India? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Kushinagar Airport
Solution:On June 24, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the status of International Airport to Kushinagar Airport (U.P.).

50. When was air transport started in India? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) 1911
Solution:

The beginning of air transport in India is considered to be with the flight between Allahabad (Now Prayagraj) to Naini in the Year 1911.

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