Worksheet: Transport and Communication | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The first attempt to modernize India's road network was the "______ Plan" in 1943.

Q2: National Highways account for ______% of the total road length in India.

Q3: The organization responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways is ______.

Q4: The Golden Quadrilateral aims to connect India's major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and ______.

Q5: Railway tracks with a width of 1 meter apart are known as ______ gauge.

Q6: The Inland Waterways Authority was established in ______.

Q7: ______ is a key organization in India providing helicopter services for hilly areas.

Q8: ______ are an efficient mode of transportation for liquids, gases, and solids converted to slurry.

Q9: The first television broadcast in India began in the national capital in the year ______.

Q10: The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS) started in ______ with the launch of IRS-IA.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Road transport accounts for 85% of passenger traffic in India.
Reason: Road transport is more affordable and convenient for short distances.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Water transport is considered cost-effective for carrying heavy goods.
Reason: Water transport is faster than road transport for short distances.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Konkan Railway connects Mumbai to Chennai.
Reason: Konkan Railway is a significant achievement in India's railway network.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) serves multiple purposes, including telecommunications and meteorological observation.
Reason: Satellites in INSAT system transmit data in a single spectral band.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Rail transport played a role in unifying India's diverse cultures during the freedom struggle.
Reason: Indian railways were introduced by the British solely for economic reasons.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What percentage of India's foreign trade is moved through oceanic routes?

Q2: Name the organization responsible for the construction and maintenance of National Highways.

Q3: How many railway zones are there in India?

Q4: Which state has the highest road density in India?

Q5: What is the primary responsibility of the Border Road Organisation (BRO)?

Q6: Which Indian organization provides helicopter services for hilly areas and tourism?

Q7: Name the satellite system established in 1983 in India.

Q8: What is the width between rails in narrow gauge tracks?

Q9: Which year did the first television broadcast begin in India?

Q10: What is the primary responsibility of the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA)?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of National Highways in India.

Q2: Describe the evolution of radio broadcasting in India.

Q3: Explain the significance of satellite communication in India.

Q4: Describe the role of water transport in India's economy.

Q5: Discuss the significance of the Konkan Railway in India's transportation network.

Q6: Explain the classification of Indian Railways based on gauges.

Q7: Describe the role of Air India and Indian Airlines in India's aviation sector.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the evolution and significance of road transport in India.

Q2: Explain the challenges and opportunities in the development of water transport in India.

Q3: Examine the role of Indian Railways in the unification and economic growth of India.

Q4: Discuss the impact and applications of satellite communication in India.

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