GK Questions NCERT Solutions (Part-13) – Trans–Continental Stuart Highway
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Question No. 1
1 pointsThe Trans–Continental Stuart Highway runs between-
CorrectANSWER- Darwin and Melbourne
The Pan-American Highway, a large portion of which has been constructed, will connect the countries of South America, Central America and U.S.A.-Canada. The Trans- Continental Stuart Highway connects Darwin (north coast) and Melbourne via Tennant Creek and Alice Springs in Australia.
IncorrectANSWER- Darwin and Melbourne
The Pan-American Highway, a large portion of which has been constructed, will connect the countries of South America, Central America and U.S.A.-Canada. The Trans- Continental Stuart Highway connects Darwin (north coast) and Melbourne via Tennant Creek and Alice Springs in Australia.
- Question 2 of 5
Question No. 2
1 pointsWhich country has the highest density of railway network-
CorrectANSWER-U.S.A
Europe has one of the densest rail networks in the world. There is about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple-tracked. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of the railway for every 6.5 sq km area.
IncorrectANSWER-U.S.A
Europe has one of the densest rail networks in the world. There is about 4,40,000 km of railways, most of which are double or multiple-tracked. Belgium has the highest density of 1 km of the railway for every 6.5 sq km area.
- Question 3 of 5
Question No. 3
1 pointsThe Big Trunk Route runs through-
CorrectANSWER- The North Atlantic Ocean
This links North-eastern U.S.A. and Northwestern Europe, the two industrially developed regions of the world. The foreign trade over this route is greater than that of the rest of the world combined. One-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route. It is, therefore, the busiest in the world and otherwise, called the Big Trunk Route. Both the coasts have highly advanced ports and harbour facilities.
IncorrectANSWER- The North Atlantic Ocean
This links North-eastern U.S.A. and Northwestern Europe, the two industrially developed regions of the world. The foreign trade over this route is greater than that of the rest of the world combined. One-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route. It is, therefore, the busiest in the world and otherwise, called the Big Trunk Route. Both the coasts have highly advanced ports and harbour facilities.
- Question 4 of 5
Question No. 4
1 pointsThe Big Inch pipeline transports-
CorrectANSWER- Petroleum
Big Inch is one such famous pipeline, which carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Gulf of Mexico to the North-eastern States. About 17 percent of all freight per tonne-km. is carried through pipelines in the U.S.A.
IncorrectANSWER- Petroleum
Big Inch is one such famous pipeline, which carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Gulf of Mexico to the North-eastern States. About 17 percent of all freight per tonne-km. is carried through pipelines in the U.S.A.
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Question No. 5
1 pointsWhich one pair of the following places are linked by Channel Tunnel-
CorrectANSWER- Paris – London
The important railheads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by Euro Tunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris. Trans-continental railway lines have now lost their importance to quicker and more flexible transport systems of airways and roadways.
IncorrectANSWER- Paris – London
The important railheads are London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Passenger transport is more important than freight in many of these countries. Underground railways are important in London and Paris. Channel Tunnel, operated by Euro Tunnel Group through England, connects London with Paris. Trans-continental railway lines have now lost their importance to quicker and more flexible transport systems of airways and roadways.
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