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Koyna is a hydel power station in __________.

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  1. Gujarat

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Odisha

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Koyna power plant is situated in Satara district near Patan and taken over by government of Maharasthra after independence. It is a complex project with four dams with largest dam on Koyna River and hence the name Koyna hydel power plant. 

The National Highway which is also called the Grand Trunk Road, connects which of the following pair of cities?

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  1. Kolkata, Delhi

  2. Ahmedabad, Amritsar

  3. Kolkata, Kanyakumari

  4. Varanasi, Kanyakumari

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sher Shah Suri built the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus Valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal. This road was renamed the Grand Trunk (GT) road during the British period, connecting Calcutta and Peshawar. At present, it extends from Amritsar to Kolkata. It is bifurcated into 2 segments : (a) National Highway(NH)-1 from Delhi to Amritsar, and (b) NH- 2 from Delhi to Kolkata.

Road density in India is highest in the state of _________.

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Road density is the ratio of the length of the country's total road network to the country's land area. It is expressed in km of state roads per 100 km2.
  • The distribution of roads is highly uneven in India. The road density is highest in Kerala with 375 kms and the least in Jammu & Kashmir with just 10 kms.

National Highway No. 7 starts from _______.

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  1. Kolkata

  2. Delhi

  3. Varanasi

  4. Lucknow

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Highway 7 is the longest national highway. It starts at Varanasi in North India and ends at Kanyakumari in South India.

BRO stands for _____________.

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  1. Border Road Organisation

  2. Border Rail Organisation

  3. Broad-gauge Railway Operation

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This organization was established in 1960 for the development of the roads of strategic importance in the northern and northeastern border areas. These roads have improved accessibility in areas of difficult terrain and have helped in the economic development of these areas. It was formed on May 7th, 1960.

The National Highway 1A connects Leh to Kashmir Valley through the _____.

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  1. Ram Pass

  2. Cold Pass

  3. Triyeg Pass

  4. Zoji la Pass

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zojila Pass-9 kilometers from Sonamarg and at an elevation of 3500 meters above sea level, is responsible for connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh Valley

The Manali-Leh highway opens only between July and ______.

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  1. December

  2. September

  3. November

  4. October

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Manali-Leh highway is notorious for its avalanches and landslides. During winter months the terrain becomes difficult and is mostly covered with snow most of the time

Which one of the following is given the special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana?

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  1. Border Roads

  2. State Highways

  3. Rural Roads

  4. District Roads

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojna is a nationwide scheme to connect all unconnected rural villages by roads. This was introduced in the year 2000.
  • It is under the authority of Ministry of Roads.

The length of the National Highway Network is quite large in ________.

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  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Assam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has highest national highway network.

The main national highways in Maharashtra are: NH 3, NH 50, NH 69, NH 7, NH 17, NH 211, NH 204, NH 4, NH 8, NH 9, NH 13, NH 16, NH 4B, NH 6, and NH 222. Total length of highways in the state of Maharashtra exceeds 3700 kms. Almost 98% villages are connected via the highways and modern roads in Maharashtra.

Which type of roads can be constructed under the ground?

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  1. Flyover

  2. Expressways

  3. Subways

  4. Highways

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Flyover- An overpass which crosses another road or railway line.
  • Expressway- A high-speed road with partial access and extra facilities.
  • Subway- A tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians.
  • Highways- A generic term given to roadways used to connect important cities.