Class 5 Social Science - Transport and Communication - HOTS Questions

Q1: Why were better roads needed after the invention of the steam engine?
Ans: After the invention of the steam engine, vehicles became faster. It is necessary to have hard and smooth roads for faster vehicles.

Q2: What are the advantages of a modern highway?
Ans: Modern highways are mostly straight and broad with many lanes. Vehicles can travel faster for long distances without stopping. Transport becomes faster with the modern highways.

Q3: Name three major ports of India.
Ans: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai. Other ports – Vishakhapatnam, Cochin, Marmagao, etc.

Q4: Trace the history of water transport.
Ans: Ancient people started using rafts about 10,000 years ago. These rafts were the wooden logs tied together. These rafts were used in transport. With time, these rafts were replaced with boats.

Q5: What were the advantages of transporting goods by water transport?
Ans: (1) Cheaper than road and air transports. (2) Higher load capacity.

Q6: How did the construction of the Suez Canal affect sea travel from India to Europe?
Ans: Traveling through the Suez canal reduced the distance between India and Europe. Because Ships are no longer required to go around Africa to reach Europe.

Q7: Who was the first to fly an airplane? Describe the first flight.
Ans: The Wright brothers built and flew the first airplane in 1903. It was called Flyer I, and its first flight lasted about 12 seconds for less than 40 meters.

Q8: What are the advantages and disadvantages of air transport?
Ans:
Advantages of Air transport: (1) Fastest way of transport (2) Better connectivity between places.
Disadvantages: Most expensive transport

Q9: What problems have the improvement in road transport caused?
Ans: Improved road transport has caused the problem of traffic. Roads have been congested. Pollution has also increased.