Q1. Underground Railways are being built in India at
(a) Bombay
(b) Calcutta
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Madras
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (b) Calcutta
Explanation: Calcutta (Kolkata) was the first Indian city to build an underground railway system, known as the Kolkata Metro, inaugurated in 1984. It marked a milestone in urban transport, easing congestion and improving connectivity.
Q2. The National Highway No. 1 connects
(a) Bombay to Calcutta
(b) Delhi to Calcutta
(c) Bombay to Delhi
(d) Delhi to Amritsar
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (d) Delhi to Amritsar
Explanation: National Highway No. 1 (NH-1) connects Delhi to Amritsar, passing through key cities like Panipat, Karnal, and Jalandhar. It is a vital route for trade, travel, and defense logistics in North India.