NIOS Class 10 Social Science Chapter 13 Solution – Transport And Communication
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NIOS Class 10 Social Science Chapter 13 Solution
Board |
NIOS |
Class |
10th (Secondary) |
Subject |
Social Science |
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Question Answer, Solution, Notes |
INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.1
1.) Complete the following statements;
(a) East-West corridor links …………………. and …………………. as ………………….
(b) Super Highway connecting four metro-cities is known as ………………….
as it forms ………………….
2. (a) Explain briefly the main factor affecting density of railways. Identify the following two groups of states where there is high and low density of railways and give reasons for your answer.
(b) Identify two advantages and two disadvantages in each roadways and
railways transport.
3. “A few states of India lack a good railway network”. Justify the statement in 30
words.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.2
1. (a) Complete the given table with the help of the map given below.
(b) Point out the areas where there are no ports. Give one reason for the same
INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.3
1. Which states has more than one international airport?
2. Mention two states which do not have international airport?
3. Which is the closest or nearest Domestic and International airport from your
house?
INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.4
1. Categorize the following into personal communication, Mass Communication and others; Electronic monitor, utility van, tractor, telegram, metro rail, mobile, postcard, fax, news bulletin, radio, ambulance, facebook, twitter and magazine, bulk SMS.
2. Give one word for each of the following statement:
(a) A system of carrying messages to exchange thoughts, ideas and information.
(b) The service through which letters, parcels and money-orders are sent.
(c) A system of writing letters through internet.
(d) The authority responsible for transmission of programs through radio in
India.
(e) The most common and popular means of personal communication in India
at present.
TERMINAL EXERCISES
1.) Why are the means of transport and communication regarded as the lifelines of
a country and its economy?
2. State three merits and three demerits of roadways?
3. What is the importance of water ways for India?
4. Study the map of Major Ports and answer the following questions:
(a) Count and tell how many ports are there on the eastern coast.
(b) List the states that have two ports.
(c) Name the state in which Paradeep port is located.
(d) Name the port located in Goa.
(e) Name the southernmost port of India.
5. What are the benefits of airways over other means of transport?
6. State the importance of communication in your day-to-day activities?
7. Differentiate between personal communication and mass communication.
8. List five problems that you faced during your last journey by train. Suggest at
least one remedy for each of the problems you faced.
9. On the outline map of India, identify the states of high, moderate and low rail
density and name them. Why do they have such density?
Answers
Chapter 13:
IN text questions 13.1
1) (a) Silchar, Porbander, they are located in the eastern and western edge of the country.
(b) Golden quadrilateral, a geometrical quadrilateral, of various types of relief features across the country.
2) The main factor affecting density of railways were-
(a) These regions have a high railway density due to the following reasons,
Punjab and Haryana – due to agricultural productions
Maharashtra and Gujarat – due to industrialization
Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh – due to mineral deposits
(b) Two advantages and two disadvantages in each roadways and railways transport are as follows-
a) Both are important means of transport of the masses.
b) Both are essential for the development of a region.
c) Railways are generally used for long distances.
d) Roadways are generally preferred over shorter distances.
e) Railways can carry very large volumes.
f) Roadways can carry lesser volume.
g) Railways involve high construction and maintenance cost.
h) Roadways involve lesser cost in construction and maintenance.
3) Because of high mountains and rugged topology. For example, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
IN text questions 13.2
1)
(b) Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar etc. do not have any port as those states are far away from the ocean.
IN text questions 13.3
1) Maharashtra
2) Haryana and Rajasthan
3) As per the learners’ experience
IN text questions 13.4
1) Means of transport: Utility van, tractor, metro rail, ambulance, trolley, bicycle.
Means of communication: Telegram, mobile, postcard, fax, Facebook, twitter.
2) (a) Communication
(b) Postal service
(c) Email
(d) All India Radio (AIR)
(e) Mobile Phones
Terminal Exercises:
1) The means of transport and communication are regarded as the lifelines of a country and its economy because transport facilitates trade and commerce by carrying goods from the areas of production to that of consumption. Goods from the areas that have surplus are shifted to those areas which are deficient in those items. Movement of people from one place to another place in search of job, education and emergency through transport facility. Communication keeps us informed about the world’s events and trends. It brings in positive changes in the life of the people and thereby enhancing their economic conditions.
2) The three merits and three demerits of roadways were given below:-
Merits:
a) Roads provide door to door service by means of a rickshaw, car, bicycle, bus, scooter or a truck.
b) The construction, repair and maintenance cost is less than other means of transport.
c) Roads connect rural areas to the urban areas and can be constructed in all types of terrains like hills, deserts, mountain and plateaus.
Demerits:
a) High maintenance.
b) Accident.
c) Heavy taxes from tolls.
3) The importance of water ways for India are – Transporting passengers and cargo between the ports located along the coast of the country is done by coastal waterways. Most of the shipping capacity of India is used in international trade. Through the ports of the east coast to Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, China, and Japan and from the west coast ports to the U.S.A., Europe and Asia, are used for export and import.
4) a) Six
b) Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
c) Odisha.
d) Marmagaon.
e) Tuticorin.
5) The benefits of airways over other means of transport are-
a) It is very useful at the time of natural or any other calamities for saving people or supplying goods of their basic requirements immediately.
b) It is most important due to its utility in national defence.
C) It is free from surface hindrances such as inaccessible mountains, dense forests, marshy lands or flooded areas.
d) It is faster than others.
6) The importance of communication in your day-to-day activities are People communicate with each other by writing letters, sending telegrams, radio, T.V., computer technology, newspapers, magazines and pamphlets; messages can be sent by telegram, facsimile machine (FAX) and E-mail (Electronic mail) for business trade and other services. E-mail has emerged as the fastest means of communication and is almost free. It is also important to know that the choice of a particular means of communication depends on purposes.
7) Personal Communication: Indian Postal Network is the largest in the world. In 2001, India had 1,55,000 post offices providing different services like – letters, money orders, parcels, postal saving schemes, etc.Telephone Service has emerged as one of the most important and widely used means of communication in today’s world. It is quick and affordable, serving our need seamlessly.
Mass Communication: The means by which information can be communicated to a very large number of people are called Media or Mass Communication, such as radio, television, newspaper, cinema, books, magazines, traditional folk modes and satellite communication.
8) a) Late timing.
b) Toilets are dirty.
c) Scarcity of water.
d) Defective fans and lights.
e) Beggars and Hawkers even in the reservation coaches.