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

The longest passenger rail route in India links __________________.

  1. Tiruvananthapuram and Guwahati

  2. Kanyakumari and Jummu Tawi

  3. Jummu Tawi and Guwahati

  4. Tiruvananthapuram and Jummu Tawi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Himsagar ( Kanyakumari to Jammu Tawi ) is a train running between Kanyakumari and Jammu. Kanyakumari is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and Jammu is located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The two cities are located at a distance of 3714kms.

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

Broad gauge, meter gauge, narrow gauge indicate ________.

  1. Berth of ships in a port

  2. Depth of water approaching a sea port

  3. Cargo terminals at airport

  4. Width between the tracks of a railway line
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Broad gauge, meter gauge, narrow gauge indicate the width between two rails. The difference in their width is as follows:

  • Broad gauge: 1.676 meters.
  • Narrow gauge: 0.762 meters.
  • Metre gauge: 1 meter.

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

The great Deccan Highway connects Varanasi to Cape Comorin but does not pass through ______________.

  1. Nagpur

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Madurai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Deccan Highway (part of the historical Grand Trunk Road network or similar routes) historically connects Varanasi to the south, but Chennai is located on the eastern coast and is not a primary node on this specific historical inland route.

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

The national highways No.1 and No. 2 connect the cities of ______________.

  1. Amritsar-Calcutta

  2. Chennai-Calcutta

  3. Varanasi-Cape Comorin

  4. Delhi-Ahmedabad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Highway 1 (old numbering) connected Delhi to Amritsar towards the Pakistan border, while National Highway 2 connected Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta). Saying they connect Amritsar-Calcutta is shorthand for this Delhi-centered network, though technically they both originate from Delhi.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.