Question

Multiple choice questions (i) Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the east-west corridor? (a) Mumbai and Nagpur (b) Silcher and Porbandar (c) Mumbai and Kolkata (d) Nagpur and Siligudi (ii) Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays? (a) Railways (b) Roadways (c) Pipeline (d) Waterways (iii) Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (c) Gujarat (d) Uttar Pradesh (iv) Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east cost? (a) Chennai (b) Paradwip (c) Tuticorin (d) Vishakhapatnam (v) Which one of the following is the most important modes of transportation in India? (a) Pipeline (b) Railways (c) Roadways (d) Airways (vi) Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries? (a) Internal trade (b) International trade (c) External trade (d) Local trade

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(i)(b) East-West corridor connect Silcher and Porbandar. (ii)(c) Pipeline reduces trans-shipment losses and delays. (iii)(b) HVJ passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh not through Madhya Pradesh. (iv)(d) Vishakhapatnam is the deepest land-locked and well protected port along the Eastern coast of India. Paradwip, Tuticorin and Chennai are not the deepest land-locked ports on East coast. (v)(b) Railway is useful for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It also plays an important role in economy also. (vi)(b) International trade is used to describe trade between two or more countries.