Text Book Back Questions and Answers - Chapter 3 Transport Term 2 4th Social Guide Samacheer Kalvi Solutions - SaraNextGen [2024-2025]

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Chapter 3 - Transport - Term 2 - 4th Social Guide Samacheer Kalvi Solutions  - Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer :

Question 1.
Which of the following is an example of land transport?
(a) Car
(b) Ship
(c) Helicopter
(d) Aeroplane

Answer:
(a) Car

Question 2.
The first railway line was laid in _______________
(a) 2019
(b) 1853
(c) 1947
(d) 1950

Answer:
(b) 1853

Question 3.
One of the major cities that connects Golden Quadrilateral highway is _____________
(a) Chennai
(b) Kanniyakumari
(c) Madurai
(d) Trichy

Answer:
(a) Chennai

Question 4.

_____________ is the oldest mode of transport.
(a) Boat
(b) Cycle
(c) Walking
(d) Bullock cart

Answer:
(d) Bullock cart

Question 5.
There are ___________ modes of transport.
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6

Answer:
(b) 4
II. Match the following :

Question 1.

Answer:

III. True or False :

Question 1.
Transport is not needed for people.
Answer:
False
Question 2.
Ports remain main centers of trade.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Roadways do not connect different parts of our country.
Answer:
False
Question 4.
The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus is the smallest bus terminus in Asia.
Answer:
False
Question 5.
Tamil Nadu has 5 major ports.
Answer:
False

IV. Answer in brief:

Question 1.
Define transport.
Answer:
Transport is the movement of people, animals and things from one place to another.
Question 2.
List the different modes of transport.
Answer:

Question 3.
Describe railways. Name any two major rail links from Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
Railway is the most important form of transport system connecting various states.
1. Tamil Nadu Express $\rightarrow$ Chennai $\rightarrow$ New Delhi
2. Chennai Express $\rightarrow$ Chennai $\rightarrow$ Mumbai

Question 4.
What is air transport? What are used for air transport?

Answer:
Air transport is the fastest way to travel to different parts of the world. Helicopters and aeroplanes are used for air transport.

Question 5.
Write any three advantages of transportation.
Answer:
1. Growth of agricultural and industrial production :
Transport system plays a huge role in the growth of agricultural and industrial production by carrying raw materials to different parts of the country.
2. Growth in foreign trade :
It helps in promoting foreign trade in a country.
3. Promotes tourism :
It helps people from different countries visit other countries.

Intext Activity :
Try to answer
Question 1.
Which is the only state in India that has more than 2 ports.
Answer:
Tamil Nadu
Question 2.
Name the ports in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
1. Ennore,
2. Chennai,
3. Tuticorin

Question 3.
Name the government agency that handles marine transport related infrastructure in the country.
Answer:
Shipping Corporation of India
Question 4.
Which is used to travel short distance in airways?
Answer:
Helicopters

Question 5.
How many international airports are there in Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
4 international airports are there in Tamil Nadu.

Additional Questions and Answers
I. Choose the correct answer :

Question 1.

_____________ are a popular and environment friendly way to travel in India.
(a) Car
(b) Bullock Cart
(c) Bicycles
(d) Train

Answer:
(c) Bicycle

Question 2.

________________ connect the nook and corners of our country.
(a) Roadways
(b) Railways
(c) Airways
(d) None of these

Answer:
(a) Roadways

Question 3.

______________ are the road connecting important cities within the state.
(a) National Highways
(b) State Highways

(c) District roads
(d) Village roads

Answer:
(b) State Highways

Question 4.

___________ was made in Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.
(a) Roadways
(b) Railways
(c) Airways
(d) None of these

Answer:
(b) Railways

Question 5.
In Tamil Nadu there are ____________ international airports.
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

Answer:
(c) 4

Question 6.
Land transport is divided into roadways and _______________

(a) Railways
(b) Oceanways
(c) Airways
(d) Waterways

Answer:
(a) Railways
II. Match the following :

Question 1.

Answer:
1. $-\mathrm{e}$
2. $-d$
3. $-a$
4. $-\mathrm{b}$
5. $-\mathrm{c}$
III. True are False :

Question 1.
India has been building roads since old times.
Answer:
True
Question 2.
District roads connect villages or a group of villages.
Answer:
False
Question 3.
Buses are managed by the respective state governments.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
Indian railways is the $2^{\text {nd }}$ largest network in the world.
Answer:
True
Question 5.
Helicopters are used for short distance.
Answer:
True
Question 6.
India's road network is the second longest in the world..
Answer:
True
IV. Answer in brief :

Question 1.
What is land transports?
Answer:
Land transport is defined as the form of transport that happens on land.
Question 2.
Describe the Roadways and explain in types.
Answer:

India has been building roads since old times. Roadways connect the nook and corners of our country.
- National Highways ( $\mathrm{NH})$
- State Highways (SH)
- District Road
- Village Roads

Question 3.
What is water transport?
Answer:
India has a very long coastline and hence ports remain main centers for trade.
Question 4.
What are used for water transport?
Answer:
Water transport happens through,
1. Boat
2. Speed Boat
3. Ship