Transportation (Indian Geography)

21. The ancient port, Sopara is located in which of the following state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.07.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Odisha
(b) Kerala
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Solution:The ancient port of Sopara is located in the state of Maharashtra. Sopra is also mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythracan Sea.

22. Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mumbai
(b) Kolkata
(c) Kochi
(d) Tuticorin

Correct Answer: (a) Mumbai

Solution:Mumbai is the busiest international port in India. It is situated on the west coast of India. It is a natural harbour and the largest port in the country.

23. What is the approximate length of the navigable inland waterways of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) 16,400 km
(b) 14,500 km
(c) 12,800 km
(d) 15,600 km

Correct Answer: (b) 14,500 km

Solution:The estimated length of India's navigable inland waterways is 14,500 km. It includes rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc. Only 0.1 percent of the total inland traffic in India is carried by inland waterways.

24. Which of the following places is associated with National Waterways Number 2? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Haldia
(b) Dhubri
(c) Champakkara
(d) Allahabad

Correct Answer: (b) Dhubri

Solution:In the year 1988, the 891 kms of waterway stretch from Dhubri to Sadiya was declared a National Waterway. Dhubri is the first central terminal on the Brahmaputra River. With the enactment of the National Waterways Act, 2016, the total number of National Waterways in the country has gone up to 111.

25. Which of the following national waterways has been INCORRECTLY matched with its associate driver? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) National Waterway 1 - Ganga
(b) National Waterway 2 - Brahmaputra
(c) National Waterway 2-Krishna
(d) National Waterway 6- Sutlej

Correct Answer: (d) National Waterway 6- Sutlej

Solution:National Waterway 6 is not located along river Sutlej. It is proposed along the Barak River (Assam). The other three pairs matched correctly. The longest national waterway runs from Haldia to Prayagraj.

26. Through which of the following states does the National Waterway-96 pass? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Assam
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Odisha

Solution:NW-96 passed through Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal. It stretches over the Subarnarekha river .

27. The highest altitude airport in India is______ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Dharamshala Airport
(b) Pithoragarh Airport
(c) Leh Airport
(d) Dehradun Airport

Correct Answer: (c) Leh Airport

Solution:Leh airport is located at the highest altitude in India. Its is about 3200 m above sea level. It is located in the Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The airport has been named after Kushok Bakola, the spiritual guru of the Ladakh region

28. When was 'Vayudoot' airline setup in India? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 01.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1981
(b) 1991
(c) 1971
(d) 1969

Correct Answer: (a) 1981

Solution:In 1972 the International Airports Authority of India (IAAI) was constituted and Vayudoot airlines (a government owned airline company) started operation in the year 1981

29. Belgaum Airport is located in which of the following states?

Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka

Solution:Belgaum Airport is located in the state of Karnataka. This airport is the oldest airport in the state of Karnataka, which was built in the year 1942 by the Royal Air Force.

30. How many International Airports are there in India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (e ) None of these

Solution:In May 2019, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore was confered International Airport status, taking the number of international airports in India to 18. Staff Selection Commission has excluded this question from evaluation as no option was correct.