Transport and Communication MCQs

Geography GK

Transport and Communication MCQs

Practice Transport and Communication MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering roadways, railways, waterways, air transport, ports, communication systems, postal services, telecommunications, national highways, transport networks and important infrastructure-related topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #581
Which city has India's first driverless metro train service?
A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Delhi
D. Mumbai

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Delhi Metro introduced India's first driverless metro train operations.

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Question #582
Which river is associated with National Waterway-2?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Brahmaputra
D. Ganga

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
National Waterway-2 runs along the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

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Question #583
What does DNS stand for?
A. Digital Network Service
B. Data Naming Structure
C. Domain Navigation System
D. Domain Name System

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DNS translates domain names into IP addresses.

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Question #584
Which railway station is known as the headquarters of Metro Railway Kolkata?
A. Howrah
B. Esplanade
C. Noapara
D. Sealdah

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Metro Railway Kolkata is headquartered at Noapara.

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Question #585
Which airport serves as the primary gateway to Jammu and Kashmir by air?
A. Kargil Airport
B. Jammu Airport
C. Leh Airport
D. Srinagar Airport

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Srinagar International Airport is the principal air gateway to the Kashmir Valley.

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Question #586
Which port is India's first major port operating under the landlord model?
A. Kamarajar Port
B. Mumbai Port
C. Kochi Port
D. Paradip Port

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kamarajar Port was India's first corporatized port operating on the landlord model.

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Question #587
Which communication technology is used for navigation in aircraft and ships?
A. GPS
B. Bluetooth
C. NFC
D. Infrared

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
GPS is extensively used for navigation in aviation and maritime transport.

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Question #588
Which railway line connects Jammu to the Kashmir Valley through the Pir Panjal range?
A. Konkan Railway
B. USBRL Project
C. DFC Corridor
D. Kalka-Shimla Line

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) connects Kashmir with the national rail network.

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Question #589
Which city is the headquarters of Airports Authority of India Eastern Region?
A. Bhubaneswar
B. Kolkata
C. Guwahati
D. Patna

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Eastern Regional Headquarters of AAI is located in Kolkata.

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Question #590
What is the primary purpose of a modem?
A. Convert digital and analog signals
B. Scan images
C. Print documents
D. Store data

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A modem modulates and demodulates signals for internet communication.

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Question #591
Which railway station is known as India's cleanest railway station in multiple surveys?
A. Indore Junction
B. Howrah Junction
C. Patna Junction
D. Lucknow Junction

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Indore Junction has consistently ranked among the cleanest railway stations in India.

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Question #592
Which port is located near the mouth of the Subarnarekha River?
A. Kochi Port
B. Mumbai Port
C. Dhamra Port
D. Paradip Port

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dhamra Port in Odisha is located near the mouth of the Subarnarekha and Brahmani river systems.

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Question #593
Which communication standard is commonly used for wireless local area networks?
A. FTP
B. Wi-Fi
C. VoIP
D. SMTP

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Wi-Fi is the most widely used standard for wireless local area networking.

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Question #594
Which railway station is the headquarters of North Western Railway?
A. Jodhpur
B. Ajmer
C. Bikaner
D. Jaipur

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
North Western Railway is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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