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Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

During the British rule, the roads were mostly built for the purpose of.

  1. Defence

  2. Tourism

  3. Economic development

  4. Administration
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Explanation

During the British colonial period in India, the primary motivation for extensive road and rail infrastructure development was to facilitate the movement of troops and military equipment for defense and control.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Transport of agriculture produce by farmers to the markets is mostly done through.

  1. Roads

  2. Railways

  3. Airways

  4. Waterways
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Road transport is the most accessible and flexible mode of transport for farmers to move produce from rural fields to local markets, as it provides door-to-door connectivity.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by.

  1. City corporation

  2. Public works department

  3. State government

  4. Central government
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Explanation

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by Central government. National Highways Authority of India was constituted by an Act. of Parliament, namely the National Highways Authority of India Act , 1988, to develop, maintain and manage the National Highways vested or entrusted to it by the Central Government. The Authority is mandated to develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which vehicle does not pollute the environment?

  1. Cycle

  2. Bus

  3. Aeroplane

  4. Auto
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Vehicles are a major pollution contributor. Vehicles produce significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution. Cycle is the vehicle which does not pollute the environment. Cycles do not need fossil fuels, so that they do not emit any harmful gases. So, cycle is an eco-friendly mode of transport. Cycling 10 km each way to work would save 1500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions each year. Cycling has health benefits too.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

___________ are necessary for the development of villages and agriculture.

  1. Roadways

  2. Waterways

  3. Railways

  4. None of these
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Roadways are essential for rural development because they provide the necessary connectivity for farmers to access markets, schools, and healthcare services.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The roads linking state capitals, ports and industrial centres are called.

  1. State highways

  2. Inter-state highways

  3. National highways

  4. Corridor highways
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Explanation

National Highways are main highways running through the length and breadth of the country connecting major ports, state capitals, large industrial and tourist centers, etc. National Highways in India are designated as NH followed by the highway number. The traffic on National Highways has been growing due to the recent economic growth in India and the Government of India is taking steps to improve management techniques to provide hindrance-free traffic movement by way of widening roads, grade separation, construction of bypasses, bridges, rail-road crossings, and utilizing the latest technologies. Even though the National Highways represent only 2% of the total network length, they handle about 40% of the total road traffic.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

The longest national highway in India links.

  1. New Delhi and Kanyakumari

  2. Varanasi and Guwahati

  3. Mumbai and Srinagar

  4. Varanasi and Kanyakumari
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NH-44 is the longest highway in India. Previously this highway was known as NH-07. It starts from Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and ends at Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu). This highway acts a major link between the north and south of India. It runs through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Its total length is over 2,369 km.

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which of the following States has the largest kilometrage of National Highways in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh has historically maintained the largest network of National Highways in India due to its large geographical area and central location.