Get on ‘track’ with Indian Railways and geography

These practice questions focusing on world and Indian geography will aid aspirants prepare better for the State government recruitment examinations.

 

1. Which railway line runs along the Indian west coast parallel to the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats?

a. South Central Railway

b. Konkan Railways
c. Southern Railway
d. South Eastern Railway
Ans: b

Explanation: The Konkan Railways passes through 3 States of India — Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It runs along the Indian west-coast parallel to the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. It is an extremely beautiful and scenic route running from Maharashtra till Karnataka.

2. What is the world ranking of Indian Railway network?

a. 1st b. 2nd
c. 3rd d. 4th
Ans: c

Explanation: Indian Railway is the 3rd largest rail network in the world after US and China. It is a multi-gauge, multi-traction system.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of Economic liberalisation and industrialisation in India:

i. The process of industrialisation in India can be divided into two parts — before and after 1992
ii. In August 1992, Government of India took a bold step by changing its economic policies from State control to market forces
iii. The immediate cause of these changes in economic policy was to tide over balance of payment crises but having wide social, economic, political and geographical implications
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
a. Only i b. i and ii
c. ii and iii
d. All of the above
Ans: d

Explanation: The process of industrialisation in India can be divided into two parts — before and after 1992. During first 40 years after independence, the Indian economy had diversified and expanded very fast. But this growth was characterised by rigid controls and regulations. In August 1992, the Government of India took a bold step by changing its economic policies from the State control to market forces. A need was felt to give more responsibility to private capital and enterprise, both domestic as well as foreign. In response to this, the new industrial policy of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation was adopted in August 1992. The immediate cause of these changes in economic policy was to tide over balance of payment crises but having wide social, economic, political and geographical implications. To be continued…

 

K Aloke Kumar,
Director, Telangana State BC Study Circles