Human Environment Settlement Transport And Communication - 2 - Free MCQ

Islands are surrounded by water thereby waterways are best way to travel.

The correct answer is A as Plastic is not used because these material cannot withstand the temperature as well as heavy load .It can also be dangerous sometimes.

Permanent Settlement: In these settlements people build homes to live in. Most of the settlements these days are permanent settlements.

Expressways are the highest class of roads in the Indian road network. They are six or eight-lane controlled-access highways where entrance and exit is controlled by the use of slip roads. Currently, approximately 1,581.4 km of expressways are operational in India. The National Highways Development Project by Government of India aims to expand the highway network and plans to add an additional 18,637 km (11,580 mi) of expressways by 2022. National Expressways Authority of India operating under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will be in-charge of the construction and maintenance of expressways. India has one of the lowest densities of expressways in the world.

Traffic jams and pollution are commonly found in cities due to various reasons. Here's a detailed explanation:

Penguins eat seafood. Their main diet is fish, though they'll also eat squid, small shrimplike animals called "krill" (see photo to the right) and crustaceans.They also have backward facing bristles on their tongues that helps slippery seafood from getting away.

A rural settlement typically involves activities such as:

• Agriculture - the primary occupation in rural areas.
• Fishing - often found in communities near water bodies.
• Forestry - includes logging and other forest-related work.
• Crafts work - traditional skills like weaving or pottery.
• Trading - local markets for buying and selling goods.

Therefore ,Correct Answer- Option D

Cairo city is capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa.

The list provided includes examples of mass media, which are channels used to communicate information to a large audience. These typically include:

• Radio: Broadcasts audio content to a wide audience.
• Newspaper: Offers written news and information on a daily or weekly basis.
• Television: Transmits moving images and sound to inform and entertain viewers.

However, a telephone is not considered mass media because it is used for one-to-one communication rather than broadcasting to a large audience.
Therefore,Correct Answer- Option A.

The houses built in rural areas suit to the environment. In regions of heavy rainfall, people build houses with slanting roofs. Places where water accumulates in the rainy season the houses are constructed on raised platforms or slits.

The term for dwellings made of ice is igloos. These structures are traditionally used by the Inuit people in the Arctic regions.

• An igloo is constructed from blocks of snow.
• It is designed to retain heat, providing warmth despite the cold environment.
• Igloos are typically dome-shaped, which helps in withstanding strong winds.

Therefore,Correct Answer- Option B

The Andes Mountains line the western edge of South America, from Venezuela all the way along Chile to South America's southern tip, crossing through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

The llama was widely used as a pack animal by the Incas and other natives of the Andes mountains. In South America llamas are still used as beasts of burden, as well as for the production of fiber and meat.

The most commonly used means of transport especially for short distances are roads. They can be metalled (pucca) and unmetalled (kutcha). The plains have a dense network of roads. Roads have also been build in terrains like deserts, forests and even high mountains. Manali-Leh highway in the Himlayan Mountains is one of the highest roadways in the world. Roads built underground are called subways/under paths. Flyovers are built over raised structures.

Roads built underground are known as subways.

• Subways are designed to allow vehicles or pedestrians to travel beneath the surface.
• These structures help in reducing surface traffic congestion.
• Subways are distinct from expressways and metalled roads, which are typically on the surface.

Therefore,Correct Answer- Option C

In the 1950s, diesels began taking over steam power, as they were easier to maintain, and more efficient. Diesel locomotives required less maintenance and fewer crew members to run.

St. Petersburg's most famous visitor attraction, and universally acknowledged as one of the world's greatest treasuries of art and antiquities, the Hermitage is a name to be conjured with, and reason enough on its own for many travelers to book a trip to St. Petersburg.