Geography · Textbook solutions

Transport and Communication

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 11 questions

Exercise

11 q
  1. Differentiate between:
    Ex Q1(A)
    Railways and roadways
  2. Ex Q1(B)
    Transportation and communication
  3. Ex Q1(C)
    Conventional and modern means of communication.
  4. Answer in detail :
    Ex Q2(1)
    'Newspapers are used for communication'. Explain the statement.
  5. Ex Q2(2)
    Explain how T.V. is a cheap means of communication.
  6. Ex Q2(3)
    What types of communications can be done through mobiles ?
  7. Name them on the basis of the given information:
    Ex Q3(1)
    Five cities with airways services in Maharashtra
  8. Ex Q3(2)
    Services available in post offices
  9. Ex Q3(3)
    National Highways near your area
  10. Ex Q3(4)
    Ports along the coast of Maharashtra
  11. Ex Q4
    Identify the relation and match the columns making a chain
    Group 'A'Group 'B'Group 'C'
    Postal servicesRoadwaysSpeed post
    ShivneriWorld network of connected computersExchange of information
    InternetConventional means of communicationComfortable journey
    RoRo transportRailwaysEnergy, time and labour saving