5 worked answers · short steps first, explanations when you need them
Exercises and activities
Textbook pages 82–83
Question 1
Choose the correct options: (i) locations connected by the East–West Corridor (ii) transport mode that reduces trans-shipment losses and delays (iii) state not connected with the HVJ pipeline (iv) deepest land-locked, protected east-coast port (v) most important transport mode in India (vi) trade between countries.
Steps only
(i) Silchar and Porbandar.
Answer
(i) Silchar and Porbandar.
(ii) Pipelines.
(iii) Maharashtra.
(iv) Visakhapatnam.
(v) Roadways.
(vi) International trade. Pipelines carry liquids and gases directly; the other answers follow the textbook’s corridor, port and trade descriptions.
Question 2
Answer briefly: (i) give three merits of roadways (ii) where and why is rail transport convenient? (iii) what is the importance of border roads? (iv) define trade and distinguish international and local trade.
Steps only
(i) Roads are cheaper to build, connect villages and remote places, and provide door-to-door service.
Answer
(i) Roads are cheaper to build, connect villages and remote places, and provide door-to-door service.
(ii) Railways are convenient for long distances and for carrying many passengers or heavy goods, especially across plains and between major cities.
(iii) Border roads connect remote frontier areas, support defence and help people and goods move.
(iv) Trade is the exchange of goods and services. International trade is between countries; local trade takes place within a nearby area or community.
Question 3
Answer in about 120 words: (i) Why are transport and communication called the lifelines of a nation and economy? (ii) Describe how international trade has changed in the last fifteen years.
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(i) Transport moves people, raw materials and finished goods between farms, factories and markets.
Answer
(i) Transport moves people, raw materials and finished goods between farms, factories and markets. Communication shares information quickly and supports services, business and emergency response. Together they connect regions, create jobs, support trade and help people access education, health care and public services.
(ii) International trade has become more connected through faster shipping, air freight, digital services and global supply chains. India exports goods and services, including software, and imports items such as energy, machinery and electronics. The mix and value of trade change with technology, demand and world conditions; use current data if exact recent figures are required.
Question 4
Answer the quiz clues: northern terminal of the North–South Corridor; Southern Railway headquarters; 1.676 m rail gauge; a riverine port; busiest railway junction in northern India.
Steps only
The answers are: Srinagar; Chennai; broad gauge; Kolkata; Mughalsarai (now Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction).
Answer
The answers are: Srinagar; Chennai; broad gauge; Kolkata; Mughalsarai (now Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction). Verify the corridor endpoints and junction description using the map and current rail references used by your class.
Question 5
Complete the transport word-search and prepare a heritage-tourism map project.
Steps only
Look for the transport names and places shown in the textbook grid, such as Sher Shah Suri Marg, Chennai, Kolkata, broad gauge and important ports.
Answer
Look for the transport names and places shown in the textbook grid, such as Sher Shah Suri Marg, Chennai, Kolkata, broad gauge and important ports. For the project, map heritage destinations in your State or Union Territory and show road, rail or air links. Explain how tourism can support local jobs and crafts while protecting historic sites and the environment.