Airways In India


 
 
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Airways In India

Air Transportation

  • Air transport in India began in the year 1911 when the airmail service from Prayagraj to Naini was provided.
  • In the year 1953, all the airline companies were national1zed and placed under two corporations-
  • (1) Indian Aircraft Corporation.

    (2) Air India Corporation.

  • The most important body in the management of airports is the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
  • It was formed on1 April, 1995.
  • This authority is responsible for the management of all the airports located in the country.
  • Udaan (UDAN) was started on 21 Oct, 2016 in New Delhi.
  • It aims to improve the regional air connectivity in the country to develop the regional aviation market.
  • The country's first national civil aviation policy, to promote domestic aviation, was announced on 15 June 2016.
  • There are total 464 airport in India.
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    Question : 1

    Air transport is more economical than railways in ________ .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    _________ play a major role in rescue and relief operation.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    The terminals or hubs of national transport, be it land or travel, are the four largest metropolitan cities such as ______________

    Right Option : D
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