Current Affairs: 15 MCQs on Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to stay informed

Enhance your current affairs knowledge with these 15 MCQs on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Test your understanding of this high-speed rail system connecting Delhi with major cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). Learn about the RRTS's features, benefits, and impact on urban transportation. Stay informed about this important development in India's infrastructure.

1. 1-What does RRTS stand for in the context of this project? a) Rapid Rail Transit System b) Regional Rail Transportation System c) Regional Rapid Transit System d) Rail Road Transport System Answer: c) Regional Rapid Transit System

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3. 2-What is the primary goal of the RRTS project? a) Enhancing road and highway infrastructure b) Increasing the number of Delhi Metro lines c) Improving regional connectivity and sustainable urban development d) Reducing the journey time between Delhi and Agra Answer: c) Improving regional connectivity and sustainable urban development

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5. 3-Who is responsible for constructing the RRTS project? a) Indian Railways b) National Capital Region Planning Board c) National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Answer: c) National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)

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7. 4-How is RRTS different from existing metro or railway systems? a) RRTS is slower than both metro and railways. b) RRTS offers faster and more comfortable travel for longer distances. c) RRTS primarily focuses on freight transportation. d) RRTS operates at lower frequencies than the Indian Railways. Answer: b) RRTS offers faster and more comfortable travel for longer distances.

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9. 5-Which international rail systems served as a model for RRTS? a) Japanese Shinkansen b) London Underground c) Paris RER d) Moscow Metro Answer: c) Paris RER

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11. 6-What is one of the significant aims of the RRTS project? a) Increasing congestion on roads and highways b) Encouraging commuters to use private transportation c) Relieving congestion on roads, highways, and existing metro/railway networks d) Expanding the road network in the NCR Answer: c) Relieving congestion on roads, highways, and existing metro/railway networks

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13. 7-How fast can RRTS trains travel? a) 100 km/hour b) 120 km/hour c) 160 km/hour d) 180 km/hour Answer: d) 180 km/hour

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15. 8-How many corridors are being developed under the RRTS project? a) Four corridors b) Six corridors c) Eight corridors d) Ten corridors Answer: c) Eight corridors

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17. 9-Which corridor is part of the 'priority section' inaugurated by PM Modi? a) Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut b) Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar c) Delhi-Panipat d) Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Rohtak Answer: a) Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut

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19. 10-What is the expected completion year for the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor? a) 2021 b) 2023 c) 2025 d) 2027 Answer: c) 2025

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21. 11-Which organization is responsible for implementing the RRTS project across the National Capital Region? a) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation b) National Capital Region Planning Board c) National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) d) Indian Railways Answer: c) National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)

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23. 12-Who is involved in the joint venture company responsible for constructing the RRTS project? a) Central government b) Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh c) National Capital Region Planning Board d) Indian Railways Answer: b) Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh

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25. 13-What's the maximum speed at which Delhi Metro trains operate? a) 100 km/hour b) 120 km/hour c) 160 km/hour d) 180 km/hour Answer: b) 120 km/hour

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27. 14-In which city is the RRTS station at Sarai Kale Khan located? a) Meerut b) Ghaziabad c) Delhi d) Gurugram Answer: c) Delhi

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29. 15-How is the RRTS expected to impact economic activity in the region? a) It will reduce economic activity in the region. b) It will have no impact on economic activity. c) It is expected to increase economic productivity and create commercial hubs. d) It will lead to relocation of businesses away from the NCR. Answer: c) It is expected to increase economic productivity and create commercial hubs.