Transport and Communication (Extra Questions)
Transport and Communication (Extra Questions)
1. Human settlements become larger. How?
With the development of trade, commerce and manufacturing, human settlement becomes larger.
2. Which is the fastest but most expensive means of transport?
Ans: Airways is the fastest but most expensive means of transport.
3. Name any two means of personal and mass communication.
Ans: Following are the means:(a) Personal Communication: Telephones, emails, Post, etc.
(b) Mass communication: Television, Radio, Newspaper, etc.
4. Define the term 'Communication'.
Ans: Communication is the process of conveying messages (sending or receiving) and ideas to others. With the development of technology humans have devised new and fast modes of communication.
5. Which developments have changed the world into a global village?
Ans. Development in the different means of communications (i.e personal and mass communication) has changed the world into a global village.
6. Explain the different means of transport.
Ans: The different means of transport are:
ROADWAYS
• The most commonly used means of transport are the roads. Especially, for short distances. Roads can be metalled (Pucca) and unmetalled (Kutcha).
• Roads are the best means to link the rural and urban places across the country.
• The plains have a dense network of roads because it is easy to construct roads in plain than in the mountains.
• The most commonly used means of transport are the roads. Especially, for short distances. Roads can be metalled (Pucca) and unmetalled (Kutcha).
• Roads are the best means to link the rural and urban places across the country.
• The plains have a dense network of roads because it is easy to construct roads in plain than in the mountains.
RAILWAYS
• Railways is the fastest and the cheapest means of land transportation.
• Diesel and electric engines have largely replaced the steam engines. Electric engines are fast and eco-friendly and don't cause pollution.
• Indian railway network is well developed. It is the largest in Asia.
• Railways is the fastest and the cheapest means of land transportation.
• Diesel and electric engines have largely replaced the steam engines. Electric engines are fast and eco-friendly and don't cause pollution.
• Indian railway network is well developed. It is the largest in Asia.
WATERWAYS
• Waterways are the oldest and the cheapest means of transportation to carry heavy and bulky goods from one country to another.
• Waterways are mainly of two types – Inland waterways and sea routes.
• Waterways are mainly of two types – Inland waterways and sea routes.
AIRWAYS
• This is the fastest & most comfortable means of transportation and also the most expensive due to high cost of fuels.
• It is the only mode of transport to reach the most remote and distant areas especially where there are no roads and railways. Helicopters are extremely useful in most inaccessible areas.
• Air Services are of two types: - (1) Domestic Airways: Fly within the boundaries of a country. (2) International Airways: Fly abroad and connects major cities of the world.
• This is the fastest & most comfortable means of transportation and also the most expensive due to high cost of fuels.
• It is the only mode of transport to reach the most remote and distant areas especially where there are no roads and railways. Helicopters are extremely useful in most inaccessible areas.
• Air Services are of two types: - (1) Domestic Airways: Fly within the boundaries of a country. (2) International Airways: Fly abroad and connects major cities of the world.
6. Distinguish between (i) Rural and Urban Settlement (ii) Personal and Mass Communication
Ans:(i) Rural and Urban Settlement
(ii) Personal and Mass Communication
7. Why do we need means of communication? What are its two categories? What is there importance?
Communication is the process of conveying messages (sending or receiving) and ideas to others. With the development of technology humans have devised new and fast modes of communication.Two categories of communication are: Personal and Mass Communication.Importance of communication system can hardly be over estimated. Communication systems, such as TV, radio, mobile phones, etc, are the basic necessities' of modern society. Over the last few decades, the importance of communication is being increasingly recognized the face of in disaster and its management. A number of countries have setup Disaster Management Information System according to their needs. A good and effecting communication system can help in averting and reducing the impact of disasters.
8. Name the important airports of the world.
Delhi, Mumbai, Frankfurt, Paris, London, New York and Cairo are some of the important airports.
9. What are the types of settlements?
Temporary and permanent; rural and urban.
10. What are settlements?
Settlements are places where people build their homes. They may be permanent or temporary; based on the period of stay. Based on the location, they may be rural or urban.
11. Write a note on roadways.
Roadways are the most commonly used means of transport especially for short distances. They are mainly found in plain areas. They have been built on deserts, forests and even high mountains. They include subways and flyovers.
12 What are airways and their benefits?
Airways are the fastest mode of transport developed in the twentieth century. Their main benefits are:Speed, Accessibility in the most remote and distant areas and Useful for relief and rescue operations during calamities.
13. What is communication?
It is the process of conveying messages to others. New and very fast means of communication have been developed by human beings. This advancement has brought about information revolution in the world. Communication serves the twin purposes of educating and entertaining.
Newspapers, radio and televisions are used to communicate to a large number of people. Hence these are called mass media.
Satellites have expedited communication. They have helped in oil exploration, survey of forest, underground water, mineral wealth, weather forecast and disaster warning.
Now we can send electronic mails through the internet.
We have gone beyond the wired means of communication to wireless means such as cellular phones. These can be used to talk, send messages, share pictures and a lot more.
The use of social media for giving collective opinion on burning issues concerning people is very popular and beneficial for all of us.
14. Describe settlement.
Settlements are places where people build their homes. They may be temporary; wherein the period of stay is short; or permanent. In permanent settlement people build homes and live there. Based on the location, they may be rural or urban. Rural settlements are found in villages. These are occupied by people engaged in agriculture and allied activities. It may be compact or scattered. Compact settlements are close to each other. Scattered settlements are widely spaced; not tightly packed. The kind of houses in rural area depends on the climate. Rain/ extreme heat – resistant houses are built to face extreme climates. Local materials are used for building houses. Urban settlement includes towns (which are small) and cities (which are big). These are occupied by people engaged in manufacturing, trade or services.
15. What is difference between permanent and temporary settlement?
Settlement which is occupied for a short time is called temporary settlement.Settlements where the people build homes to live in are called permanent settlement
16. Distinguish between compact and scattered settlement.
A compact settlement is closely built area of dwelling, where flat land is available.In scattered settlement dwelling are spaced over an extensive area. This type of settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forest and region of extreme climate.
17. What is the benefit of railways?
The railway carries heavy goods and people over long distance quickly and cheaply.
18. Name the important inland water ways?
The important inland waterways are the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system, the great lakes in North America and the river Nile in Africa.
19. How oceanic route is important?
Sea routes and oceanic routes are mostly used for transporting merchandise and goods from one country to another. These routes are connected with ports.
20. Name the some of the important ports of the world.
Some important ports of the world are Singapore and Mumbai in Asia, Newyork, los angles in North America, Durban and Cape Town in Africa, Sydney in Australia.
21. Today’s world is shrinking. How?
With the every passing day the world is shrinking, and the globalisation process is taking place. Advancement in communication, transportation, and communication technology has played a major role in making a world a smaller place. Computer networking and fax machine allow world business to conduct negotiations within a second. Travelling abroad which once required days at sea, now only takes hours in the air. With the right equipment, people can talk to friends and family from the other side of the world. Technology advancement seems to make the world a smaller place to live hence we can assume that world is shrinking.
22. Why is transportation important to industry and agriculture?
Transportation acts as a crucial linkage between industry and agriculture.
26. How have the means of communication given a boost to the agricultural sector?
Timely and accurate information related to farming has given an unbelievable boost to the agricultural sector.
27. What are metalled roads?
Metalled or surfaced roads, also called pucca roads in India, are made up of stones, brick, coal – tar or asphalt.
28. Which two cities do the Trans – East African highway connect?
The Trans – East African highway connects Cairo and Cape Town.
29. What can rail transport be classified into?
Narrow Gauge, Meter Gauge and Broad Gauge.
30. Name some of the fastest passenger trains in India?
Rajdhani, Duroto and Shatabdi
31. What two factors do the development of an efficient network of transport depend
upon?
It depends upon topography as well as economic activities being pursued in the region.
32. What are inland waterways?
When rivers, lakes and canals are used to transport goods and passengers within the country waterways are called
inland waterways.
33. How do ocean going vessels save time and fuel?
Ocean going vessels save both time as well as fuel by following ocean currents.
34. Why are waterways not suitable for perishable goods?
The biggest disadvantage of water as a mode of transport is that the journey is extremely time consuming and therefore not suitable for transporting perishable items.
35. What are the two classifications of air transport?
Domestic and international air transport.
36. Name some of the popular airlines in India?
Indian airlines, Jet airways and Indigo.
37. Where does the densest network of air traffic occur?
Eastern USA, Western Europe and South East Asia.
38. Why does air transport is an expensive mode of transport for the common man?
The maintenance of both the crew as well as the plane is costly and therefore air transport is an expensive mode of transport.
39. What is air transport used for during war?
During war, air transport is used for transporting personnel as well as supplies for them.
40. What was the Facsimile used for?
The Facsimile made possible the transfer of paper or graphical information over the telephone.
41. What are modern day mobiles used for?
They are used for basic text messaging and wireless conversation mobiles are used for sending/receiving mails, taking pictures and recording videos.
42. What is electronic mail?
Is a method of transferring a message or any document between computers via the use of internet.
43. What are the benefits of print media?
An opportunity to read and learn about things occurring in the distant parts of the world. It contributed to cultural awakening and spreading of thoughts about liberty and equality.
44. What was the radio used for in earlier times?
It was used to maintain contact with ships out at sea.
45. What are satellites used for today?
Satellites are used for oil exploration, mining, disaster warning as well as for booking tickets, shopping etc.
46. What impact has the use of information technology had on the world?
It has increased the speed of communication manifold but at the same time significantly reduced the cost of communication.
16. Distinguish between compact and scattered settlement.
A compact settlement is closely built area of dwelling, where flat land is available.In scattered settlement dwelling are spaced over an extensive area. This type of settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forest and region of extreme climate.
17. What is the benefit of railways?
The railway carries heavy goods and people over long distance quickly and cheaply.
18. Name the important inland water ways?
The important inland waterways are the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system, the great lakes in North America and the river Nile in Africa.
19. How oceanic route is important?
Sea routes and oceanic routes are mostly used for transporting merchandise and goods from one country to another. These routes are connected with ports.
20. Name the some of the important ports of the world.
Some important ports of the world are Singapore and Mumbai in Asia, Newyork, los angles in North America, Durban and Cape Town in Africa, Sydney in Australia.
21. Today’s world is shrinking. How?
With the every passing day the world is shrinking, and the globalisation process is taking place. Advancement in communication, transportation, and communication technology has played a major role in making a world a smaller place. Computer networking and fax machine allow world business to conduct negotiations within a second. Travelling abroad which once required days at sea, now only takes hours in the air. With the right equipment, people can talk to friends and family from the other side of the world. Technology advancement seems to make the world a smaller place to live hence we can assume that world is shrinking.
22. Why is transportation important to industry and agriculture?
Transportation acts as a crucial linkage between industry and agriculture.
23 How does transportation raise the standard of living of people?
By making available goods as well as services such as education, medical aid etc.
24. Significance of communication
Telephones connect us to our parents, friends, and relatives. The internet helps us to research our projects and to send e-mails. We can also have video chats with distant friends.
25. How do the various means of communication assist producers and consumers?
They bring consumers and producers closer and ensures that surplus goods are available at places of scarcity.
26. How have the means of communication given a boost to the agricultural sector?
Timely and accurate information related to farming has given an unbelievable boost to the agricultural sector.
27. What are metalled roads?
Metalled or surfaced roads, also called pucca roads in India, are made up of stones, brick, coal – tar or asphalt.
28. Which two cities do the Trans – East African highway connect?
The Trans – East African highway connects Cairo and Cape Town.
29. What can rail transport be classified into?
Narrow Gauge, Meter Gauge and Broad Gauge.
30. Name some of the fastest passenger trains in India?
Rajdhani, Duroto and Shatabdi
31. What two factors do the development of an efficient network of transport depend
upon?
It depends upon topography as well as economic activities being pursued in the region.
32. What are inland waterways?
When rivers, lakes and canals are used to transport goods and passengers within the country waterways are called
inland waterways.
33. How do ocean going vessels save time and fuel?
Ocean going vessels save both time as well as fuel by following ocean currents.
34. Why are waterways not suitable for perishable goods?
The biggest disadvantage of water as a mode of transport is that the journey is extremely time consuming and therefore not suitable for transporting perishable items.
35. What are the two classifications of air transport?
Domestic and international air transport.
36. Name some of the popular airlines in India?
Indian airlines, Jet airways and Indigo.
37. Where does the densest network of air traffic occur?
Eastern USA, Western Europe and South East Asia.
38. Why does air transport is an expensive mode of transport for the common man?
The maintenance of both the crew as well as the plane is costly and therefore air transport is an expensive mode of transport.
39. What is air transport used for during war?
During war, air transport is used for transporting personnel as well as supplies for them.
40. What was the Facsimile used for?
The Facsimile made possible the transfer of paper or graphical information over the telephone.
41. What are modern day mobiles used for?
They are used for basic text messaging and wireless conversation mobiles are used for sending/receiving mails, taking pictures and recording videos.
42. What is electronic mail?
Is a method of transferring a message or any document between computers via the use of internet.
43. What are the benefits of print media?
An opportunity to read and learn about things occurring in the distant parts of the world. It contributed to cultural awakening and spreading of thoughts about liberty and equality.
44. What was the radio used for in earlier times?
It was used to maintain contact with ships out at sea.
45. What are satellites used for today?
Satellites are used for oil exploration, mining, disaster warning as well as for booking tickets, shopping etc.
46. What impact has the use of information technology had on the world?
It has increased the speed of communication manifold but at the same time significantly reduced the cost of communication.
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