Class 10 Social Science Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy — practice questions with answers
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Q1. The Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways link which four cities?
- Delhi–Kolkata–Chennai–Mumbai
- Delhi–Jaipur–Ahmedabad–Mumbai
- Srinagar–Delhi–Kolkata–Chennai
- Mumbai–Pune–Bengaluru–Chennai
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Answer: A. Delhi–Kolkata–Chennai–Mumbai
Why: They are six-lane super highways. [p.72]
Why: They are six-lane super highways. [p.72]
Q2. Which agency implements the major highway projects in India?
- NHAI (National Highway Authority of India)
- Border Roads Organisation
- Indian Railways
- Gram Panchayat
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Answer: A. NHAI (National Highway Authority of India)
Why: NHAI implements the super highway projects. [p.72]
Why: NHAI implements the super highway projects. [p.72]
Q3. Roads linking a state capital with the district headquarters are called State ______.
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Answer: Highways
Why: They are constructed and maintained by the state Public Works Department. [p.72]
Why: They are constructed and maintained by the state Public Works Department. [p.72]
Q4. Which was the first port developed soon after Independence to reduce pressure on Mumbai port?
- Deendayal Port (Kandla)
- Paradip
- Tuticorin
- Haldia
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Answer: A. Deendayal Port (Kandla)
Why: It was built after Karachi port went to Pakistan. [p.77]
Why: It was built after Karachi port went to Pakistan. [p.77]
Q5. The Indian postal network is ______ in the world.
- the largest
- the smallest
- the second largest
- the newest
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Answer: A. the largest
Why: It handles parcels and personal written communications. [p.78]
Why: It handles parcels and personal written communications. [p.78]
Q6. Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Book packets and newspapers are second-class mail. [p.78]
Why: Book packets and newspapers are second-class mail. [p.78]
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