Question

Metalled and unmetalled varieties are types of ______.
a.Meter-gauge railway line
b.Roads
c.Airport tarmacs
d.Minor ports

Answer 1

Hint: The term 'metalled' refers to something which is mended with metals. Whereas, unmetalled usually refers to something made up of gases or soil. Both metalled and unmetalled can be types of any means of transport.

Complete Answer: "Metalled' and 'unmetalled' is used for roads. Roads can be mentalled or non-metalled depending on their composition.

Metalled roads are those that are made up of cement, concrete or coal tar. These are all weathered rocks.
For example; most of the urban roads are metalled roads.

Unmetalled roads are those that are made up of soil. They go out of purpose during the rainy season.
For example; most of the rural roads are mostly unmetalled roads.

Looking at the above options:

Option a: Meter gauge railway lines are made up of hot steel rod. Hence, this is an incorrect answer.

Option b: Roads can be classified into the metalled and unmetalled variety. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option c: Airport tarmac is made up of asphalt or concrete. Hence, this is an incorrect answer.

Option d: Minor ports are used for the release of cargo from coasters or lighters only. They are not of metalled or non-metalled variety. Hence, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct option is b.

Note: The laws governing the traffic on the road are provided under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 enacted by the Parliament of India. This Act came into effect from July 1, 1989 and is relevant all over India. However, lapses in traffic laws , offenses and accidents are glaring reality.