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 Gate Ocean Trade Route passes through which ocean?
- AIndian Ocean
- BSouthern Atlantic Ocean
- CNorth Atlantic Ocean
- DNorth Pacific Ocean
Question 2 of 50
Which is the busiest sea route in the world?
- Apacific ocean
- BNorth Atlantic Ocean
- CSouthern Atlantic Ocean
- DIndian Ocean
Question 3 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 4 of 50
Which country has the most extensive road network in the world?
- AU.N.A.
- BRussia
- CCanada
- DIndia
Question 5 of 50
Which country currently controls the Panama Canal?
- APanama
- BUnited States of America
- Ccosta rica
- DGreat Britain
Question 6 of 50
Which of the following is not an example of a 'port of call'?
- AAden
- BSingapore
- CAbadan
- DHonolulu
Question 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 of 50
The 'Friendship Highway' connects China with which of the following?
- AIndia
- BPakistan
- CNepal
- DMyanmar
Question 14 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 15 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 16 of 50
The country with the largest railway network in the world is-
- ARussia
- BU.S.A.
- CChina
- DIndia
Question 17 of 50
What type of port is 'Abadan' located on the Persian Gulf?
- ANavy Port
- BFerry Port
- Crefinery port
- Dcommercial port
Question 18 of 50
The longest road in the world is-
- ATrans-Canadian Highway
- BPan American Highway
- Calaska highway
- DStuart Highway
Question 19 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 20 of 50
Where can one go from Mumbai without having to pass through the Suez Canal waterway?
- AAlexandria
- BSuez
- CPort Said
- DBenghazi
Question 21 of 50
In which of the following continents has the inland waterways been developed the most?
- AA. America
- BSouth America
- CEurope
- DAsia
Question 22 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 23 of 50
Which country in the Southern Hemisphere has the most extensive road network?
- Aargentina
- BBrazil
- CChile
- DNew Zealand
Question 24 of 50
The most suitable and important river for inland water transport is-
- AMississippi
- BHwangho
- CCongo
- DRhine
Question 25 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 26 of 50
In which country of the world was the first railway constructed?
- ABritain
- BU.N.A.
- CGermany
- DIndia
Question 27 of 50
When did the first train run in the world?
- A1825 AD
- B1834 AD
- C1853 AD
- D1854 AD
Question 28 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 29 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 30 of 50
An example of an 'Interpot Port' is-
- ASingapore
- BRotterdam
- CCopenhagen
- DAll of these
Question 31 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 32 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 33 of 50
The total length of the Trans-Siberian Railway is-
- A7,050 km.
- B8,115 km.
- C9,332 km.
- D11,174 km.
Question 34 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 35 of 50
Which Asian country has the longest railway line?
- ARussia
- BJapan
- CChina
- DIndia
Question 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 of 50
Which one of the following cities is not located on the Trans-Siberian Railway?
- AKazan
- BOmsk
- CSochi
- DLeopard
Question 42 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 43 of 50
Which transcontinental railway connects Vancouver to Halifax?
- ATrans-Siberian Railroad
- BCanadian Pacific Railroad
- CCanadian National Railroad
- DUnion Pacific Railroad
Question 44 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 45 of 50
In which of the following years, passenger trains were introduced in England?
- A1823
- B1825
- C1848
- D1861
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
The largest shipping canal in the world is-
- AKiel Canal
- BPanama Canal
- CSoo Canal
- DSuez Canal
Question 48 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 49 of 50
The most important shipping canal in the world is-
- AKiel Canal
- BPanama Canal
- CSoo Canal
- DSuez Canal
Question 50 of 50
Which is the longest continental railway in the world?
- ATrans-Siberian Railway
- BTrans Atlantic Railway
- CCanadian Pacific Railway
- DCanadian National Railway