Transport and Communication - 1 Class 4 Worksheet SST

Q1: Underline the correct words.

(i) Perishable goods are transported by aeroplanes / ships.
Ans: aeroplanes
Perishable goods, such as fresh fruits or vegetables, often require rapid transportation to reach their destination before they spoil. Aeroplanes are a fast mode of transport that can quickly deliver such goods.

(ii) A bicycle / train is a fast mode of transport.
Ans: train
While bicycles are a mode of transport, they are generally not considered fast when compared to other modes like trains. Trains are a faster mode of transportation, especially for longer distances and carrying more people or goods.

(iii) There are 13 / 20 major ports in India.
Ans: 13
India has 13 major ports that play a significant role in the country's maritime trade. These ports are strategically located along India's coastline and handle a substantial portion of the country's imports and exports.

Q2: Tick (✓) the correct answers.

(i) What do tanker ships carry?
(a) coal ______
(b) oil ✓
(c) rice ______
(d) marble ______
Ans: (b)
Most tankers carry either crude oil from oil fields to refineries or petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, or petrochemical feedstock from refineries to distribution centres.

(ii) Which of these is not a means of communication? 
(a) train ✓
(b) radio
(c) television
(d) newspaper
Ans: (a)
Train is a means of transportation.

(iii) Which of these is used to rescue people during a natural disaster? 
(a) aeroplane
(b) train
(c) bus
(d) helicopter ✓
Ans: (d)
The most common type of mission carried out by rescue helicopters.

Q3: True or False.

(i) Television is a means of communication.
Ans: True
Television is one of our world's most important means of communication.

(ii) Letters sent through Speed Post reach in seconds.
Ans: False
Letters sent through ordinary post or through a faster service called Speed post.

(iii) Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are luxury buses.
Ans: False
Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are luxury trains.

(iv) Road transport is more important than railways in the Indian economy.
Ans: True
In the provided text, it is mentioned that road transport is more important than railways in the Indian economy.

(v) Unsurfaced roads are made of cement or bitumen.
Ans: False
Unsurfaced roads are not made of cement or bitumen. They are simple paths without proper surfaces, often made of dirt or gravel.

(vi) The Golden Quadrilateral is a project focused on building railways across India.
Ans: False
The Golden Quadrilateral is a project focused on building high-quality road networks across India, not railways.

(vii) Ships are used to carry light and small packages.
Ans: False
Ships are used to carry heavy cargo, including large quantities of goods and containers, across oceans and water bodies.

(viii) Metro rail is helping transportation only in Delhi.
Ans: False
Metro rail systems are present in multiple cities in India, including Delhi and Kolkata, providing easy and fast transportation options.

(ix) Inland waterways are still widely used for carrying cargo.
Ans: True
Inland waterways, like rivers and canals, are still used to transport cargo in certain areas where water transportation is feasible.

(x) Air transport is the slowest mode of transportation.
Ans: False
Air transport is the fastest mode of transportation compared to land and water transport.

Q4: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Transporting goods and people by road through different means is known as ______.
Ans: land transport
Land transport refers to the movement of goods and people on roads using various vehicles like cars, buses, trucks, etc.

(ii) ______ are made of cement, concrete, or bitumen and are all-weather roads.
Ans: Surfaced roads
Surfaced roads are those roads that have a proper layer of materials like cement, concrete, or bitumen, making them suitable for all weather conditions.

(iii) The major project in India that aimed to build a network of high-quality roads is the ______.
Ans: Golden Quadrilateral
The Golden Quadrilateral is a project in India that aims to connect major cities through a network of high-quality roads, enhancing road connectivity across the country.

(iv) ______ are simple paths broadened to meet the needs of carts and don't have proper surfaces.
Ans: Unsurfaced roads
Unsurfaced roads, also known as dirt roads or gravel roads, are simple paths that may be broadened for carts, but they lack proper surfaces like cement or bitumen.

(v) The Indian railway network is the fourth largest in the world after ______ and ______.
Ans: Russia, the USA, and Canada
The Indian railway network ranks fourth in terms of size after Russia, the USA, and Canada, making it one of the largest railway networks globally.

(vi) Ships are used to carry heavy cargo, and India has 12 major ports and 186 minor ports.
Ans: 186 minor ports
Ships are used to transport heavy cargo across water bodies. India has 12 major ports and 186 minor ports that facilitate maritime trade.

(vii) The Ganga river between ______ is declared as National Waterway No. 1 in India.
Ans: Allahabad and Haldia
The Ganga river stretch between Allahabad and Haldia has been designated as National Waterway No. 1 in India, which means it's recognized for efficient water transportation.

(viii) Air transport is the ______ mode of transportation.
Ans: costliest and fastest
Air transport is known for being the fastest mode of transportation, but it is also relatively expensive compared to other modes like road and rail.

(ix) ______ is a public sector airline in India.
Ans: Indian Airlines
Indian Airlines used to be a public sector airline in India, which provided domestic flight services. However, as of the last knowledge update in September 2021, Indian Airlines has been merged with Air India.

(x) Helicopters are useful for reaching places where neither of the transport modes is possible and are used for various purposes like ______.
Ans: army, medical services, tourism, and surveys
Helicopters are versatile vehicles that can access remote or challenging locations where other modes of transport might not be possible. They are used for purposes like military operations, medical emergencies, tourism, and conducting surveys.

Q5: Answer these questions.

(i) List five means of communication.
Ans: Five means of communication are: 

• Postal Services 
• Telecommunications 
• Courier Services 
• Internet Service 
• Radio and Television

(ii) What is the difference between a cargo ship and a passenger ship?
Ans: A passenger ship is a merchant ship whose primary function is to carry passengers on the sea whereas A cargo ship or freighter is a merchant ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another.

(iii) What are metalled roads made of?
Ans: Metalled roads are those that are made up of cement, concrete or coal tar. These are all weathered rocks. For example; most of the urban roads are metalled roads.

Q6: Think and Answer.

Why do Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana do not have ports?
Ans: In Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh there are zero chances of building a port because states do not have a huge sea or connection to the ocean and are landlocked. Moreover, states are not much involved with water transportation.