Daily Quiz-128
Aviation facts
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1. In aviation economics, what could be a potential long-term implication of Air India’s record-breaking aircraft order on India’s civil aviation ecosystem?
A. It reduces India’s dependence on foreign aircraft manufacturers.
B. It creates monopolistic pricing power for Air India domestically.
C. It may strain airport infrastructure and necessitate significant expansion.
D. It mandates Air India to reduce its international operations to cut costs.
2. Given the retrofitting delays due to supply chain issues, which of the following global phenomena is most likely to have influenced this disruption?
A. Withdrawal of the UK from the European Union (Brexit)
B. Ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on manufacturing and logistics
C. Rapid depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar
D. Airspace restrictions imposed by NATO over civilian traffic
3. The merger of multiple airline brands under the Tata Group umbrella reflects which of the following business strategies most accurately?
A. Horizontal integration
B. Vertical integration
C. Conglomerate diversification
D. De-centralized disinvestment
4. As of 2024, which of the following combinations reflect Air India’s fleet and operational coverage?
1. Domestic destinations: 43
2. International destinations: 41
3. Total aircraft: Over 250
4. Exclusive non-stop long-haul routes to Europe and North America
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
5. What could be inferred as a major operational challenge for Air India based on the information given?
A. Lack of demand for long-haul routes
B. Unavailability of skilled pilots due to the merger
C. Supply chain issues hampering aircraft retrofitting
D. Restrictions by foreign governments on aircraft orders
Answers Quiz-127 (June 13)
ANSWERS:
1. B
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect (Air India was taken over by the government in 1953). Statement 4 is incorrect (Singapore Airlines holds 25%, not majority).
2. C
Explanation: After merging with Vistara and AIX Connect, the combined group became India’s largest airline group after IndiGo.
3. C
Explanation: The order for 470 jets in 2023 and an additional 100 in 2024 was the world’s largest commercial aviation deal at the time.
4. In the context of Indian civil aviation, what is the strategic importance of Air India Express’s route choices?
A. Focus on domestic tribal belts to meet government airlift missions
B. Concentration on short-haul routes to the Middle East to tap migrant worker traffic
C. Primary operations on intercontinental routes targeting business class fliers
D. Exclusive connectivity to Northeast Indian states to boost local tourism
4. B
Explanation: Air India Express focuses on destinations in the Middle East, catering significantly to the Indian expatriate and labor market.
5. A
Explanation: All pairings in option A are correct as per the provided case study.
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