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Which among the following is an advantage of the rail network in India?

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  1. Source of employment generation.

  2. Economic mode of transport.

  3. Transportation of bulky goods.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Railways and roadways should be competitive for the development of a country.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Both, railways and roadways are different in their respective fields. 
Railway is much faster means of transport with less cost. However, road transportation is flexible. Moreover, it is accessible for 24 hours. The roadway framework encourages the transportation of transient merchandise, in this way animating their creation. 
Hence, the above statement is false.

____________ connect different parts of a district, markets and important railway stations.

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  1. Railways

  2. District roads

  3. State highways

  4. Rural roads

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Correct Option: B

A quality network of transport is essential for linking agriculture, industry and service sector.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Efficient transport system helps in smooth exchange of goods and services.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

______________ is the backbone of a modern economy, hence, it has been prioritised in five year plans in India.

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  1. Transport

  2. Low income groups

  3. Inflation

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
On account of its serious utilization of foundations, the transport part is a significant segment of the economy and a typical instrument utilized for improvement. At the total level, productive transportation lessens costs in numerous economic segments, while improper transportation expands such expenses.
Hence, A is the correct option.

Rural roads connect different villages and lead to ______________ development.

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  1. social

  2. cultural

  3. socio-economic

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: C

Water transport is classified into _________ and __________.

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  1. coastal shipping, overseas shipping

  2. inland shipping, overseas shipping

  3. inland water transport, shipping

  4. coastal water transport, inland water transport

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Correct Option: A

Which state in India uses inland water transport, as a means of transport?

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  1. Kerala

  2. Assam

  3. Bihar

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Air transport facilitates transportation of perishable goods and medicines.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
As some goods and medicines should be transported in a very urgent duration because of its expiry term. Air ways is the best transportation method as it's quickest. Overseas shipping is the most well known strategy for moving goods and materials internationally. Contrasted with strategies like airship cargo transport, it is significantly more moderate and cheaper for huge amounts of merchandise. 
Hence, the above statement is true.