1. Which of the following is the largest container port of India ?

Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Ennore Port

Chhatrapati Shivaji Port

Paradip Port

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru port (Mumbai) is the largest container port in India and is also known by Nhava Sheva. It accounts for more than half of total container volumes handled at India's 12 public ports and around 40 percent of the nation's overall containerized ocean trade.


2. The historical Sher Shah Suri Marg is called as ?

National Highway Number 23

National Highway Number 11

National Highway Number 1

National Highway Number 8

Answer: National Highway Number 1

Explanation:

National Highway No 1 is called as Shershah Suri Marg. NH-1 is actually the Grand Trunk (GT) road that existed during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, extending from the mouth of the Ganges to the north-western frontier of the Empire. It is the oldest route in India.


3. Jawaharlal Nehru port is located in ?

Kerala

Maharashtra

Andhra Pradesh

West Bengal

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port, abbreviated as JNPT, also known as Nhava Sheva, is the largest container port in India. Located east of Mumbai in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, this port on the Arabian Sea is accessed via Thane Creek. Its common name derives from the names of Nhava and Sheva villages that were situated here.


4. According To The Lloyds Report, Which Is The Only Port In India That Has Got Listed Amongst The Top 30 Container Ports Globally ?

Port Blair

Tuticorin Port

Panambur Port

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust

Explanation:

TheJawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) got listed amongst the top 30 container ports globally, as per the latest Lloyds Report. This is a validation of all the efforts and strategic initiatives being implemented at JNPT in order to enhance overall port efficiency.Various new processes activated under the ‘ease of doing business’ initiative have not only helped in overall growth of the port business, but also allowed the EXIM trade to save time and cost which in turn have accentuated the growth story.


5. What was National Highway 66 (NH 66) previously known as ?

NH2

NH8

NH5

NH 17

Answer: NH17

Explanation:

National Highway 66 (NH 66) was previously known as NH 17.It connects Panvel in Maharashtra to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu state.


6. 'Wings India’, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will be held at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad in March 2020. What will be the theme of this event ?

Flying for All

Born to Fly

Flying Everyone

Women to Fly

Answer: Flying for All

Explanation:

The theme of the ‘Wings India’ event held in March 2020 is ‘Flying for All’.


7. Which of the following ancient ports was situated on the Malabar Coast ?

Barygaza

Muziris

Tamralipti

Palur

Answer: Muziris

Explanation:

Muziris Port was an ancient harbour and urban centre situated on the malabar coast ( at present Kerala) and it is in existence since 1st century B.C

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