Chapter -10

Transport and communication

Back exercise question

Question 1: What are metalled roads made of?

Answer 1: The metalled roads are made of stone, cement and tar.

Question 2: How are railways the lifeline of India?

Answer 2: The railways connect all parts of India. Hence, they are the lifeline of India.

Question 3: What is the difference between a cargo ship and a passenger ship?

Answer 3: A cargo ship transports goods while a passenger ship carries people.

Question 4: What do people buy from a post office?

Answer 4: People buy stamps, inland letters, postcards and stamped envelopes from a post office.

Question 5: List five means of communication.

Answer 5: Postal service, telephone, fax, internet, email, radio, television, cinema, newspapers, magazines (Accept any five of these).

Think and answer

Question: Why do Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana do not have ports?

Answer: Ports are usually located in the coastal areas. But the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana are located in the central part of India. They do not have coasts. Therefore, these do not have ports.