Very Short Answer Type Questions
(1 Mark Each)
1. Which is the oldest artificial Sea Port of India? [Delhi , Set I, 2020]
OR
Which is the deepest, landlocked and well
protected Sea Port of India? [Delhi, Set I, 2020]
Ans. Chennai
OR
Ans. Visakhapatnam
2. Suggest any one way to promote tourism in India. [OD, Set II, 2020]
Ans. Preserving historical monuments, promoting festivals to enhance Indian tradition, etc.
(Any other relevant point)
3. Name the river which is related to ‘National Waterways’ No. 1. [Delhi, Set I, 2017]
Ans. Ganga
Detailed Answer:
The Ganga river, between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km) - National Waterways No. 1
4. Name the river related to National Waterways No. 2.
Ans. The river related to National Waterway No.2 is River Brahmaputra.
5. What is the major objective to develop Super Highways?
Ans. To reduce the time and distance between the mega cites of India .
6. Why was Jawaharlal Nehru Port developed?
Ans. To decongest the Mumbai Port and serve as a Hub Port for the region.
7. Why was Haldia Sea Port set up?
Ans. It was set up as a subsidiary Port to relieve growing pressure on the Kolkata Port.
8. What are known as lifelines of the National economy?
Ans. Means of transport and communication.
9. What are the two major means of land transport?
Ans. Roadways and Railways.
Q. 10. Which communication service in India is the largest in the world?
Ans. Postal Network.
Q. 11. What are the different means of mass communication?
Ans. Different means of communication are radio, television, films and the internet, newspapers and magazines. (Any Two) ( ½ + ½ =1)
Q. 12. What are First-Class Mails?
Ans. Mail that is airlifted between stations are called First Class Mails.
Q. 13. What is meant by International Trade?
Ans Trade between the two countries is called International Trade.
Q. 14. Define Unfavourable Balance of Trade.
Ans. When the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, it is termed as Unfavourable balance of
trade.
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