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Multiple choice social studies means of transport railways means of transport and communication modes of transport

Which of the following factors does not influence the construction of railways in a region?

  1. Climatic condition

  2. Relief condition

  3. Economic condition

  4. Distribution of population
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Construction of railways are influenced by a number of factors. Some of them are :

  • Economic conditions: laying of railways is highly dependent on economic conditions of the country because it involves huge budget to lay and maintain railways. 
  • Relief conditions play an important role in every developmental step including railways. 
  • Distribution of population is another important influential factor because railways are laid keeping in mind the distribution of population. 

The only factor that do not influence is climatic conditions because irrespective of climatic conditions railways are laid and used by people.

Multiple choice social studies means of transport railways means of transport and communication modes of transport

Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are __________.

  1. Express postal services

  2. Express waterways

  3. Express rail services

  4. Express metro railways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are express train services in India.

  • Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are passenger trains and the fastest trains.
  • Shatabdi express trains run short to medium distances while Rajdhani express covers long distances connecting metropolitans of the country.

Multiple choice social studies means of transport railways means of transport and communication modes of transport

Which of the following was the most essential for the colonial trade and movement of goods?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Airways

  4. River ways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The spread of railways from the 1850s created a new demand. Railways were essential for colonial trade and for the movement of imperial troops. From the 1860s, the railway network expanded rapidly. By 1890, about 25,500 km of track had been laid. In 1946, the length of the tracks had increased to over 765,000 km. 

Multiple choice social studies means of transport railways means of transport and communication modes of transport

Where is the integral Coach Factory situated?

  1. Chittaranjan

  2. Calcutta

  3. Perambur

  4. Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is the only manufacturer of rail coaches located in Chennai.
  • Integral Coach Factory. Started in 1952, the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is a factory for rail coaches located in Perambur, a suburb near Chennai.