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1999 · Q55GeographyTransport & Infrastructure Geographymoderate

Which one of the following statements is not true of the Konkan Railway?

  1. (a)The total length is about 760 km
  2. (b)It runs through the states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Kerala
  3. (c)It is the only rail route that cuts across the Western Ghats
  4. (d)The Konkan Railway Construction Company which came into being raised money through Public Issues
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Official answer(b) It runs through the states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Kerala

2026 · Q86GeographyTransport & Infrastructure Geographymoderate

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries : 1. ‘Maitri Setu’, built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh. 2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar. 3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 only
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(d) 3 only

2024 · Q88GeographyTransport & Infrastructure Geographymoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

  1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I