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National Grid Corporation envisaged increasing the inter-regional transmission capacity from it present capacity 9450 MV to about ________ by in Nov, 2011. 

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  1. 20,750 M units

  2. 25,500 M units

  3. 39,000 M units

  4. 39,550 M units

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Correct Option: C

At present, nearly ____________$\%$ of the energy consumed is obtained from Non-Commercial Traditional Sources.

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  1. $45$

  2. $51$

  3. $23$

  4. $10$

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Correct Option: C

The goal 'Power for All' will be met when the problem of load shedding is overcome, thus, leading to sustainable development in India.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Waterways are a major means of transport in modern times.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Waterways is a moderate methods for transport. Strong storm results into fall in the water level of waterways making route difficult to cover. 
Water transport is increasingly dangerous when contrasted with different methods on the grounds as there is consistently threat of sinking ships or vessels.

State highways connect major cities and different villages located in different states.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
State highways are second primary roadways which associate significant pieces of state with in it. State highway at last interfaces with the national highways. State highways are looked and controlled by the State Government.
Hence, the above statement is false.

_____________ hinders modernization of railways in India.

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  1. Poverty

  2. Inflation

  3. Financial problems

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

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