World Transportation System: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
The construction of the Suez Canal has saved ships a great deal of time and distance by avoiding the need to circumnavigate the Cape of Good Hope. Which of the following routes has the greatest savings in time and distance?
- ALondon to Hong Kong
- BMumbai to London
- CWellington to London
- DLondon to Penang
Question 2 of 50
What is the descending order of the first three countries in terms of road length in the world?
- AUSA, Brazil, India
- BUSA, India, China
- CUSA, Russia, India
- DUSA, Japan, India
Question 3 of 50
Australia's longest railway line, the Trans-Australian Railway, connects
- AFrom Perth to Sydney
- BFrom Perth to Brisbane
- CFrom Darwin to Sydney
- DFrom Darwin to Brisbane
Question 4 of 50
What type of port is 'Abadan' located on the Persian Gulf?
- ANavy Port
- BFerry Port
- Crefinery port
- Dcommercial port
Question 5 of 50
Which waterway lost its importance after the construction of the Suez Canal?
- ANorth Atlantic Ocean
- BSouth Atlantic Ocean Route
- CNorth Pacific Oceanic Waterway
- DCape Maritime Waterway
Question 6 of 50
Which of the following is a man-made canal waterway?
- ASuez Canal Waterway
- Bpanama canal waterway
- Cboth of the above
- Dnone of these
Question 7 of 50
Which country currently controls the Panama Canal?
- APanama
- BUnited States of America
- Ccosta rica
- DGreat Britain
Question 8 of 50
By what name is the railway line running from San Francisco to New York in the United States of America known?
- ATrans Indian Railway
- BTrans-Siberian Railroad
- CCentral Transcontinental Railroad
- DSouthern Continental Railroad
Question 9 of 50
What is the rank of Indian road system in the world?
- ASecond
- Bthird
- CFourth
- Dfifth
Question 10 of 50
Which is the longest continental railway in the world?
- ATrans-Siberian Railway
- BTrans Atlantic Railway
- CCanadian Pacific Railway
- DCanadian National Railway
Question 11 of 50
The total length of the Trans-Siberian Railway is-
- A7,050 km.
- B8,115 km.
- C9,332 km.
- D11,174 km.
Question 12 of 50
Which one of the following cities is not located on the Trans-Siberian Railway?
- AKazan
- BOmsk
- CSochi
- DLeopard
Question 13 of 50
The Cape of Good Hope sea route has been considered very important for shipping for some time now. The main reason for this is:
- AAs the Southern African states developed, trade along this route increased significantly.
- BThe toll tax charged on the Suez Canal waterway is very high.
- CLarge oil tankers or tankers cannot travel through the narrow and relatively shallow Suez Canal.
- Dall of the above
Question 14 of 50
Which is the busiest and most important inland waterway in the world?
- AIndia's Ganges River route
- BGreat Lakes Route of North America
- CRhine River Route of Europe
- DIndia's Brahmaputra River Route
Question 15 of 50
The Panama Canal waterway is less important from the trade point of view than the Suez Canal waterway because -
- AThe Panama Canal is shorter in length
- BThe Panama Canal is not on flat land
- CDensely populated countries do not trade through the Panama Canal waterway.
- DThe Panama Canal is blocked by water
Question 16 of 50
Which of the following was a very important sea route before the construction of the Suez Canal?
- ANorth Pacific Oceanic Waterway
- BSouth Pacific Oceanic Route
- CCape Maritime Waterway
- DSouth Atlantic Ocean Route
Question 17 of 50
The rivers flowing in the northern part of the Asian continent are not suitable for navigation. This is because -
- AThese rivers form waterfalls and creeks.
- BThese rivers often flood.
- CThese rivers freeze most of the time in their lower reaches.
- Dall of the above
Question 18 of 50
Where does the Trans-Siberian Railway run from?
- Afrom Leningrad to Moscow
- Bfrom Leningrad to Chilyabinsk
- Cfrom Leningrad to Irkutsk
- Dfrom Leningrad to Vladivostok
Question 19 of 50
The longest gas pipeline in the world is-
- ATrans Canada Gas Pipeline
- BBig Inch Gas Pipeline
- CH.B.J. Gas Pipeline
- DComecan gas pipeline
Question 20 of 50
The largest shipping canal in the world is-
- AKiel Canal
- BPanama Canal
- CSoo Canal
- DSuez Canal
Question 21 of 50
Where can one go from Mumbai without having to pass through the Suez Canal waterway?
- AAlexandria
- BSuez
- CPort Said
- DBenghazi
Question 22 of 50
The Panama Canal, opened in 1914, connects
- ARed Sea and Mediterranean Sea
- BAtlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
- CIndian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
- DAdriatic Sea and Black Sea
Question 23 of 50
Which sea waterway connects the eastern coast of the United States and Western Europe?
- ANorth Atlantic Ocean
- BSouth Atlantic Ocean Route
- CNorth Pacific Oceanic Waterway
- DSouth Pacific Oceanic Route
Question 24 of 50
Between whom did the world's first train run?
- AStockton to Darlington
- Bfrom Leningrad to Vladivostok
- CHalifax to Vancouver
- DBandarbori to Thane
Question 25 of 50
How much time does it take for ships to transit through the Suez Canal?
- A11 hours
- B15 hours
- C21 hours
- D24 hour
Question 26 of 50
Which is the busiest sea route in the world?
- Apacific ocean
- BNorth Atlantic Ocean
- CSouthern Atlantic Ocean
- DIndian Ocean
Question 27 of 50
The 'Friendship Highway' connects China with which of the following?
- AIndia
- BPakistan
- CNepal
- DMyanmar
Question 28 of 50
The most important shipping canal in the world is-
- AKiel Canal
- BPanama Canal
- CSoo Canal
- DSuez Canal
Question 29 of 50
Which country has the most extensive road network in the world?
- AU.N.A.
- BRussia
- CCanada
- DIndia
Question 30 of 50
Which country in the Southern Hemisphere has the most extensive road network?
- Aargentina
- BBrazil
- CChile
- DNew Zealand
Question 31 of 50
An example of an 'Interpot Port' is-
- ASingapore
- BRotterdam
- CCopenhagen
- DAll of these
Question 32 of 50
Where was the first railway line built in the world?
- ABetween London and New Castle
- BBetween New York and Washington D.C.
- Cbetween Leningrad and Moscow
- Dbetween the coal mines in north-east England and New Castle
Question 33 of 50
The most suitable and important river for inland water transport is-
- AMississippi
- BHwangho
- CCongo
- DRhine
Question 34 of 50
The Gate Ocean Trade Route passes through which ocean?
- AIndian Ocean
- BSouthern Atlantic Ocean
- CNorth Atlantic Ocean
- DNorth Pacific Ocean
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following water transport canal connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea?
- AKiel Canal
- BSuez Canal
- CPanama Canal
- DVolga-Don Canal
Question 36 of 50
Which Asian country has the longest railway line?
- ARussia
- BJapan
- CChina
- DIndia
Question 37 of 50
When did the first train run in the world?
- A1825 AD
- B1834 AD
- C1853 AD
- D1854 AD
Question 38 of 50
Which of the following statements is false regarding the Suez Canal waterway?
- AThis waterway was completed in 1869 AD.
- BPort Said Port is located at its northern entrance.
- CThis canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
- DThis canal waterway was nationalized by Egypt in 1956.
Question 39 of 50
The country with the largest railway network in the world is-
- ARussia
- BU.S.A.
- CChina
- DIndia
Question 40 of 50
The port pair located at both ends of the Suez Canal waterway is-
- ACairo and Alexandria
- BSuez and Cairo
- CCairo and Port Said
- DPort Said and Suez
Question 41 of 50
Which of the following is not an example of a 'port of call'?
- AAden
- BSingapore
- CAbadan
- DHonolulu
Question 42 of 50
In which of the following countries is the length of pipelines greater than the total length of its railways?
- ARussia
- BU.N.A.
- CSaudi Arabia
- DIndia
Question 43 of 50
Which of the following statements is false regarding the Panama Canal waterway?
- AThis canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
- BThis canal waterway was completed in 1914.
- CThis canal waterway has three locks.
- DThe length of this canal waterway is 115 km.
Question 44 of 50
Which of the following statements is false regarding the Suez Canal waterway?
- AThe construction of this waterway was completed in 1869.
- BIt was nationalized by Egypt in 1956.
- CThe total length of this waterway is 65 km.
- DDue to its shallow depth, ships cannot travel at high speed.
Question 45 of 50
Which of the following is not on the route of Suez Canal waterway?
- AGatun Lake
- BTimsa Lake
- CManjala Lake
- DGreat Bitter Lake
Question 46 of 50
The Trans-Canadian Highway connects
- ASt. John's City to Vancouver
- BSaint John City to Montreal
- CToronto to Vancouver
- DVancouver to Toronto
Question 47 of 50
In which country of the world was the first railway constructed?
- ABritain
- BU.N.A.
- CGermany
- DIndia
Question 48 of 50
Which of the following statements is false?
- AThe Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world.
- BThe length of this railway line is approximately 9332 km.
- CThis railway connects St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.
- DRiga is a major station on this railway line.
Question 49 of 50
Which transcontinental railway connects Vancouver to Halifax?
- ATrans-Siberian Railroad
- BCanadian Pacific Railroad
- CCanadian National Railroad
- DUnion Pacific Railroad
Question 50 of 50
In which of the following years, passenger trains were introduced in England?
- A1823
- B1825
- C1848
- D1861