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Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

For transporting large quantities of crude oil on land, the most convenient mode is _______.

  1. by pipelines

  2. by rail tankers

  3. by road tankers

  4. by river barges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pipelines are the most convenient, safe, and cost-effective mode for transporting massive quantities of crude oil and natural gas over land, minimizing transit losses and delays.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plant at _______.

  1. Hazira (Gujarat)

  2. Vijaipur (Madhya Pradesh)

  3. Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The HBJ pipeline supplies natural gas as feedstock and fuel to several major fertilizer plants along its route, including those at Hazira (Gujarat), Vijaipur (Madhya Pradesh), and Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh).

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which of the following networks of pipeline bring mineral oil to the refinery of Barauni and petrochemical complex of Haldia?

  1. Pipeline from Upper Assam oilfields to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pipeline from Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandar in Punjab

  3. Hazira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur Pipeline

  4. Pipeline from Mumabi High to Trombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
There are three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.  From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and Allahabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to Maurigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline is being laid for ___________.

  1. provide cooking gas for villages

  2. provide water for villages

  3. provide feedstock for six large fertilisers

  4. All of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline was constructed to transport natural gas to serve as feedstock for six large fertilizer plants and several power plants across northern and western India.

Multiple choice social studies human environment - settlement, transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which of the following is not an international airport in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Allahabad

  3. Calcutta

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

Mumbai, Calcutta (Kolkata), and Chennai all have major international airports. Allahabad (now Prayagraj) has a domestic airport (Bamrauli Airport) but is not classified as a major international airport.

Multiple choice geography human environment - settlement, transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Explain the factors affecting the location of human settlements.

  1. Physical factors.

  2. Economic factors.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are many factors that can influence where settlements locate within a region.Physical factors that influence the location of a settlement include ; Water suppy  - settlements need water, Defence - building on high ground allowed people the chance to look out for enemies and Aspect & shelter and The economic factors include; Communications - settlements often located next to rivers that allowed bridging points. These locations allowed maximum communication between different settlements and increased trade and Resources - early settlers relied upon wood for fuel and building.