Question 1

Which is the longest National Highway in India?

Accepted Answer

NH 44. NH 44 is the longest running National Highway in India. It connects Srinagar in the North to Kanyakumari in the South. This highway was formed by merging seven major national highways.

Question 2

The first railway line in India was opened between which two stations in 1853?

Accepted Answer

Bombay to Thane. The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on April 16, 1853. It covered a distance of approximately 34 kilometers. This marked the beginning of the vast Indian railway network.

Question 3

Which port is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port. Kochi Port is popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is a natural harbor situated on the Willingdon Island in Kerala. It has been a major center for spice trade for centuries.

Question 4

The 'Golden Quadrilateral' connects which four major metro cities of India?

Accepted Answer

Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata. The Golden Quadrilateral connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It is a massive highway network intended to reduce time and distance between these commercial hubs. This project was launched in 2001 to boost the national economy.

Question 5

Which Indian city is known as the headquarters of both the Central Railway and the Western Railway?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai. Mumbai serves as the headquarters for both the Central and Western Railway zones. The Central Railway is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The Western Railway is headquartered at Churchgate.

Transport & Communication — Set 1