What type of transport system is the Ahmedabad Metro?
- ALight Rail Transit
- BRapid TransitCorrect
- CMonorail transit
- DBullet Rail
Solution
Concept
Transit system classification of Ahmedabad Metro
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. Ahmedabad's public transit network provides fast passenger transport across urban corridors. 3. Therefore, option C is selected as the correct answer. Answer: B
Explanation
Ahmedabad Metro is a modern high-capacity mass transit system designed to carry large volumes of urban commuters efficiently along dedicated corridors. Such heavy urban rail systems operating on exclusive rights-of-way are classified as Rapid Transit systems. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Why the other options are wrong
A) Ahmedabad Metro is not classified as light rail transit. D) Bullet rail refers to high-speed intercity trains rather than metro transport.
Shortcut
Ahmedabad Metro is classified as a Rapid Transit (Mass Rapid Transit System).
Common mistake
Confusing a heavy rapid transit metro system with Light Rail Transit or Monorail.
Correct answer: B) Rapid Transit