2013

Q1. Give one disadvantage of air transport. Why is it still a popular means of
transportation in India?
ANS It is the costliest form of transport.
It is not economical for short distance service.

It provides comfort in travel.

It is the quickest means of transport. That is why still it is the
popular means of transport in India.

Q2. i) Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation?
ANS Peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation for the following reasons:

- Rivers are seasonal/non-perennial,

- They are unsuitable as they are swift flowing.

ii) Name a port on the east coast which is often hit by cyclones during the months of
Oct and Nov.
ANS Chennai.
2014
Q3. Why is road transport considered more useful than rail transport in India?
ANS It is more suitable for short distance travel.

- It provides door to door services

- Perishable products can be transported easily.
- Saves on cost of transporting from the station.

Q4. Mention one advantage and one disadvantage each of inland waterways.
ANS Any one of the following:

- Cheapest means of transport

- Suitable for heavy and bulky goods
- Fuel efficient
- Eco-friendly
- No traffic congestion
- Comfortable with space for passengers

Any one of the following:

- Depends on weather conditions

- Slow means of transport
- Can saw sea sickness
- Restricted means of transport, can only be possible where rivers must be
navigable.

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Q5. i) Why is the Railways an important means of transport as compared to Airways?
ANS Railways can carry more tonnage and passengers than airways/facilitates easier
movement of bulky goods/helped to transfer new ideas/innovations to rural areas.
They provide a more comfortable journey especially for elders and infants.
Inexpensive, contributes to the economic growth and urbanisation.

ii) State one economic benefit of the Golden Quadrilateral Project.

ANS Connects major cities and ports.
Provides an impetus to truck transport.
Enables the industrial growth of the small towns through which it passes.
Provides opportunities for the transport of agricultural produce from the hinterland to
major cities and ports.

Q6. i) State one important difference between an expressway and a highway.

ANS - There are no traffic lights on expressways, unlike on highways.
- Two wheelers and three wheelers are not permitted on expressways.
- There are no speed-breakers on expressways.
(Any one point)
ii) Name the first expressway constructed in the country.
ANS Expressway-Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway

iii) State a reason why the Northern Rivers are more suitable for navigation than the
Deccan Rivers.
ANS North rivers flow over flat terrain, whereas Deccan rivers flow over uneven land,
hence presence of cataracts and rapids which hinder navigation/northern rivers are
perennial, whereas Deccan rivers are seasonal.
(Any one point)

2016
Q7. Mention two advantages and one disadvantage of waterways.
ANS Advantage – causes no pollution safer and can allow movement of heavy load.
It is comparatively cheaper.

Disadvantage – does not connect all places / slower / depends on navigability of water
source.

Q8. Roadways are always considered more important than any other means of
transportation. Give two reasons in support of the statement.
ANS Facilitates long distance travel / quick and more regular / safe / can carry heavy load.

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Q9. Mention two reasons why more people use railways rather than airways.
ANS More people travel by railways than by airways because:
– Airways are expensive.
– Airways do not allow passengers to carry much luggage.
– Not all places are connected by airways. (Any two)
Q10. Why is inland waterways declining in its importance? Give two reasons for your
answer.
ANS Indian waterways is declining its importance because:
– It provides access to limited areas.
– It is much slower than roadways and railways.
2018
(a) Give two reasons for the “means of transport” being called the lifelines of a nation’s
economy.
Ans Means of transport help the economy by helping in movement of goods & raw
material for industrial growth / export & import / infrastructure development / growth of
tertiary sector.
(b) Give two ways in which rail transport is useful for the people of India.
Ans Railways: - Easy movement of bulky goods. - It has brought the villages close to
cities. - helps during natural calamities. - Journey is comfortable. - Provides employment.
(c) (i) State one advantage of inland waterways.
Ans It is cheaper, eco-friendly/low maintenance.
(ii) State one advantage of roadways.
Ans Cheaper / door to door service / safer movement of goods / links other means of
transport.
(iii) State one disadvantage of water transport.
Ans It is time consuming / depends on weather / can cause sea sickness.
(d) Give three reasons as to why airways are becoming a popular means of transport in
modern India.
Ans Airways are faster. Comfortable Can cross natural barriers with ease. Provide quick
help in natural calamities.

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