Important Days & Events MCQs

101.

The underwater tunnel is designed to withstand:

A High winds and heavy rainfall

B Immense hydrostatic pressure and seismic activity

C Extreme temperature fluctuations

D Sandstorms and dust storms

102.

The inauguration of the underwater metro tunnel is expected to boost:

A Rural tourism

B Economic activity

C Handicraft industries

D Traditional farming

103.

This project is considered a testament to India's growing capabilities in:

A Agricultural technology

B Space exploration

C Complex engineering and infrastructure development

D Biotechnology

104.

What is the approximate length of the underwater section of the tunnel?

A 100 meters

B 250 meters

C 500 meters

D 1 kilometer

105.

The East-West Metro corridor aims to connect which two major areas?

A New Town and Behala

B Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah

C Garia and Dum Dum

D Ballygunge and Park Street

106.

What technology was used for the construction of the underwater tunnel?

A Conventional drilling methods

B Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)

C Submerged tube construction

D Open-cut excavation

107.

What is the primary benefit expected from the new underwater metro tunnel?

A Increased tourism

B Reduced travel time and easing congestion

C Enhanced military connectivity

D Development of new port facilities

108.

The underwater section of the Kolkata Metro plunges beneath which river?

A Ganges

B Yamuna

C Brahmaputra

D Hooghly

109.

The underwater metro tunnel in Kolkata is part of which metro corridor?

A North-South Corridor

B Circular Railway Corridor

C East-West Corridor

D Airport Line Corridor

110.

Which city in India has inaugurated its first underwater metro tunnel?

A Mumbai

B Chennai

C Kolkata

D Delhi