Class 12
Dashboard
India - People And Economy
Transport and Communication
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Transport and Communication
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Q1
EXERCISES
Choose the right answers of the following from the given options.
(i)
In how many zones has the Indian Railways system been divided?
(a)
9
(b)
12
(c)
17
(d)
14
(ii)
On which river and between which two places does the National Water Way No. 1 lie?
(a)
The Brahmaputra, Sadiya-Dhubri
(b)
The Ganga, Haldia-Prayagraj
(c)
West Coast Canal, Kottapuram to Kollam
(d)
Godavari-Kakinada Puducherry
(iii)
In which of the following year, the first radio programme was broadcast?
(a)
1911
(b)
1936
(c)
1927
(d)
1923
Q2
EXERCISES
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i)
Which activity does transportation convey? Name three major modes of transportation.
(ii)
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of pipeline transportation.
(iii)
What do you mean by 'communication'?
Q3
EXERCISES
Answer the following questions in about 150 words.
(i)
Which are the chief means of transportation in India? Discuss the factors affecting their development.
(ii)
Give a detailed account of the development of railways in India and highlight their importance.
(iii)
Describe the role of roads in the economic development of India.
Q1
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Find out the facilities that Indian Railways provide to the passengers.
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