Part - 2 CH - 7 Transport And Communication Geography - Part - 2 CH - 7 Transport And Communication

in which of the following year, the first radio programme was broadcast?

On which river and between which two places does the National Water Way No. 1 lie?

Which one of the following is the longest highway of India?

In how many zones has the Indian Railways system been divided?

Describe any five characteristics of National Highways of India.

Describe any three features of Konkan; Railway.

Explain any three benefits of satellite communication in India.

Classify satellite system of India into two groups on the basis of configuration and purpose. Explain the main feature of each group.

Examine the role of Inland Waterways Authority of India. Explain why inland water transport is an important mode of transport.

Explain any five factors responsible for the development of ‘Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region’.

‘Indian railways brought people of diverse cultures together.” Support this statement with suitable examples.

Define the term ‘road density’. Explain with examples the two main determinants of road density in India.###Explain with five suitable examples, how the level of economic development and nature of terrain affect the density of roads in India.

Classify means of communication on the basis of scale and quality into two categories. Explain any two characteristics of each category.

How have geographical factors influenced railway network in India?

Why did Sher Shah Suri built the Shahi (Royal) Road?

Define the term ‘road density’.

Why did Sher Shah Suri built the Shahi (Royal) Road?

State the main function of ‘National Highways Authority of India’ (NHAI).

Name the air service which is widely used in the hilly areas of the north¬eastern sector of India.

What is the main aim behind establishing border road organization in India?###State the main functions of border road organization.

Why has the container transport become more popular nowadays?

Why is the density of rural roads very low in hilly, plateau and forested areas?

Differentiate Between Personal Communication and mass communication

What are the limitations of the pipeline transport?

Locate and label the following on the political map of India.
Mumbai CST, Kolkata, Hajipur, Bhubaneshwar, New Delhi, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Maligaon, Jaipur, Chennai, Secunderabad, Kolkata, Bilaspur, Hubli, Mumbai (church gate), Jabalpur.

Locate and label the following on the political map of India.
(i) Tower on north-south and east-west corridors.
(ii) Golden Quadrilaterals