Lifelines of the National Economy

Tourism is considered a trade because it:

1. Reduces employment
2. Generates income and foreign exchange
3. Stops communication
4. Decreases economic activity

Which waterway is an important inland waterway of India?

1. National Waterway No. 1
2. Golden Quadrilateral
3. Eastern Railway Route
4. Western Express Highway

Which of the following is an example of mass communication?

1. Telephone conversation
2. Newspaper
3. Personal letter
4. Face-to-face discussion

Which factor has increased the importance of international trade?

1. Isolation of countries
2. Globalisation
3. Reduction in communication
4. Decrease in technology

Which organisation is responsible for developing national highways in India?

1. Indian Railways
2. National Highways Authority of India
3. Airport Authority of India
4. Reserve Bank of India

Which means of transport is considered the fastest in India?

1. Railways
2. Roadways
3. Airways
4. Waterways

Which state has the highest density of road networks in India?

1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Kerala
3. Rajasthan
4. Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following is an international airport of India?

1. Indira Gandhi International Airport
2. Local airstrip
3. Small domestic airport
4. Railway station

Which transport system is best suited for transporting crude oil and natural gas?

1. Railways
2. Pipelines
3. Airways
4. Roadways

Which port is known as the largest natural harbour in India?

1. Mumbai Port
2. Chennai Port
3. Kandla Port
4. Tuticorin Port

Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy?

1. Coal
2. Petroleum
3. Solar energy
4. Natural gas

Which mode of transport is called the "lifeline of modern communication"?

1. Railways
2. Airways
3. Information and communication technology
4. Roadways

Which is the longest highway in India?

1. National Highway 44
2. National Highway 2
3. National Highway 8
4. National Highway 5

The Golden Quadrilateral connects which four major cities of India?

1. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
2. Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow
3. Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad
4. Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru

Which mode of transport is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances?

1. Roadways
2. Railways
3. Airways
4. Pipelines