Q81. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022:
Energy, Transportation and Communication: RAS Prelims MCQs
84 RAS Prelims MCQs on energy, transportation and communication cover the energy sources and policy, the nuclear programme, solar parks, highways, railways and logistics. Small hydro, the National Energy Policy, Bhadla Solar Park, the longest national highway, railway zones and the Dedicated Freight Corridors are asked as facts and effects.
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Q82. Read the following statements regarding the PM Gati Shakti initiative and select the correct option:
Statement I: It integrates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, and UDAN.
Statement II: The plan relies on a Geographic Information System (GIS) based platform with multiple layers of geospatial data.
Statement I: It integrates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, and UDAN.
Statement II: The plan relies on a Geographic Information System (GIS) based platform with multiple layers of geospatial data.
Explanation
PM Gati Shakti integrates various national infrastructure schemes into a single master plan to ensure coordinated development across different ministries. This integration is powered by a sophisticated GIS-based platform that provides over two hundred layers of geospatial data for better planning. By using this shared digital platform, the government can visualize and synchronize projects, which directly enables the successful integration of diverse transport networks.
Q83. Consider the following statements regarding the logistics sector in India:
I. The LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) index is released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
II. High logistics costs negatively impact the global competitiveness of Indian exports.
III. Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) aim to reduce freight costs and vehicular pollution.
IV. Indian logistics are currently heavily skewed towards rail transport, which carries 70 percent of total freight.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) index is released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
II. High logistics costs negatively impact the global competitiveness of Indian exports.
III. Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) aim to reduce freight costs and vehicular pollution.
IV. Indian logistics are currently heavily skewed towards rail transport, which carries 70 percent of total freight.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The LEADS index helps monitor logistics efficiency across states, while high costs are known to hurt export competitiveness. Multimodal Logistics Parks are being developed to reduce freight costs and pollution. Currently, Indian logistics are heavily skewed towards road transport, which carries the majority of freight, rather than rail. Transitioning more freight to rail is a key objective for improving overall national efficiency.
Q84. Consider the following steps in the evolution of space communication in India:
I. Launch of SITE (Satellite Instructional Television Experiment)
II. Launch of INSAT-1B
III. Launch of GSAT-14 with indigenous cryogenic engine
IV. Launch of GSAT-24 for direct-to-home services
Arrange them in correct chronological sequence:
I. Launch of SITE (Satellite Instructional Television Experiment)
II. Launch of INSAT-1B
III. Launch of GSAT-14 with indigenous cryogenic engine
IV. Launch of GSAT-24 for direct-to-home services
Arrange them in correct chronological sequence:
Explanation
India’s space communication has evolved from the early SITE experiment in the 1970s to the launch of the INSAT-1B satellite for operational services. Later milestones include the development of the indigenous cryogenic engine for GSAT-14 and the recent launch of GSAT-24 for high-demand DTH services. This progression reflects India’s growing technological self-reliance and its expanding capacity to meet diverse national communication needs.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 81 | (d) It completely restricts the use of digital platforms like the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). |
| 82 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I. |
| 83 | (b) I, II and III |
| 84 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
Key facts from Energy, Transportation and Communication
- Small hydro projects have an installed capacity of 25 MW or less; the Brahmaputra basin has the highest commercially exploitable hydropower potential.
- NITI Aayog drafted the National Energy Policy; Homi J. Bhabha conceptualised the three-stage nuclear programme.
- Coal Bed Methane is natural gas trapped within coal seams; Bhadla is one of the largest solar parks in the world.
- NH 44, from Srinagar to Kanyakumari, is the longest national highway in India.
- Indian Railways is divided into 19 zones for administration.
- The Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors reduce transit time and unit cost for freight; Krishi UDAN helps transport farm produce by air.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Energy, Transportation and Communication?
This page has 84 practice MCQs on Energy, Transportation and Communication (Indian Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which is the longest National Highway in India?
NH 44, which runs from Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south. It covers several States, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and links the north and south of the country.
How many zones does Indian Railways have?
19 zones for administrative convenience, each headed by a General Manager. The Kolkata Metro is counted as a zone, and each zone is further divided into divisions that run the day-to-day work of the railways.
What is Coal Bed Methane?
Natural gas trapped within coal seams. It can be extracted by drilling into the coal bed, and it is a source of cleaner energy that India is developing in its coal-bearing regions.