Industries & Transport MCQs for CET Graduate
Practice 20 free industries & transport multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.
Master Industries & Transport under Geography of India for CET Graduate with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.
CET Graduate — Geography of India — Industries & Transport
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Question 1 of 20
What does the shift from an 'import-substitution model' toward global competitiveness imply for the Indian industrial sector?
Question 2 of 20
The Bharatmala Pariyojana is the flagship program for strengthening India's highway network. Besides laying roads, the development of which critical logistical nodes is a core objective of this project?
Question 3 of 20
Which minerals act as essential supplementary inputs in the smelting process within the Iron and Steel Industry, aside from iron ore and coking coal?
Question 4 of 20
India's modern industrial framework is strategically shifting away from a traditional import-substitution model. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of this new economic framework?
Question 5 of 20
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Kanpur and Ludhiana have emerged as major centers for the cotton textile industry despite not being near cotton cultivation areas. Reason (R): The localization of the cotton textile industry has become market-oriented over time due to cotton being a 'pure' raw material. Which one of the following is correct?
Question 6 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (National Waterway) A. NW-3 B. NW-4 C. NW-5 D. NW-6 List-II (Associated River/Canal) 1. Brahmani River-East Coast Canal 2. Barak River 3. West Coast Canal 4. Godavari-Krishna
Question 7 of 20
What is the recently recorded surge percentage in the production of the cement industry in India?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements comparing Make in India 2.0 and the PLI scheme: 1. Make in India 2.0 covers a total of 27 sectors, deliberately combining 15 manufacturing and 12 service sectors. 2. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme provides performance-linked incentives across 14 strategic sectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following centers is an integral part of the oldest industrial region of India, historically known for its focus on Cotton Textiles and Chemicals?
Question 10 of 20
Assertion (A): The 13 major seaports in India are highly critical to the nation's macroeconomic stability. Reason (R): These specific ports collectively manage approximately 95% of India's total maritime trade by volume, handling a record 915 million tonnes in FY26.
Question 11 of 20
Coimbatore is widely acknowledged as the principal nerve center of the cotton textile industry in South India. Which specific industrial characteristic validates this status?
Question 12 of 20
Under the Make in India 2.0 initiative, the government targets a total of 27 sectors to establish India as a global hub for design and innovation. What is the specific sectoral distribution of this target?
Question 13 of 20
What role did port facilities historically play in the localization of the cotton textile industry in Mumbai?
Question 14 of 20
The petrochemical industry primarily serves as the source of raw materials for which of the following products?
Question 15 of 20
As of December 2025, how many Vande Bharat Express trains are operational across the Indian railway network?
Question 16 of 20
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The sugar industry is experiencing a geographical shift towards the southern states of India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu). Reason (R): The maritime climate of southern India provides better conditions for a higher sucrose content in sugarcane and allows for a longer crushing season. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 17 of 20
Assertion (A): The Vadhavan Port represents a crucial expansion in India's maritime capabilities on the western coast. Reason (R): Approved in June 2024, it is the 13th major port and is purposefully designed with deep drafts to accommodate massive Panamax ships.
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following factors correctly explains why sugar mills are typically established within a 50-100 km radius of sugarcane fields?
Question 19 of 20
The Information Technology (IT) sector in India is currently undergoing a structural evolution. Which of the following technologies represent the future focus areas of this shift?
Question 20 of 20