1. Choose the right answers of the following from the given options.
(i) In how many zones has the Indian Railways system been divided?
(a) 9 (c) 16
(b) 12 (d) 14
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(ii) On which river and between which two places does the National Water
Way No. 1 lie?
(a) The Brahmaputra, Sadiya-Dhubri
(b) The Ganga, Haldia-Allahabad
(c) West Coast Canal, Kottapuram to Kollam
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(iii) In which of the following year, the first radio programme was broadcast?
(a) 1911 (c) 1927
(b) 1936 (d) 1923
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2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) Which activity does transportation convey? Name three major modes of
transportation.
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(ii) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of pipeline transportation.
(iii) What do you mean by ‘communication’?
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3. Answer the following questions in about 150 words.
(i) Which are the chief means of transportation in India? Discuss the factors
affecting their development.
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(ii) Give a detailed account of the development of railways in India and
highlight their importance.
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(iii) Describe the role of roads in the economic development of India.
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Find out the facilities that Indian Railways provide to the passengers.
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