Exercise 1
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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions
What is the name of the first expressway established in the country, the image of which is provided, seamlessly linking Ahmedabad and Vadodara .
The above picture denotes the project which aims to link Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai by six-lane Super Highways. Mention the name of the project.
The transportation system can be categorized into land, water, and air transport, with the _____ standing as the most extensive public sector undertaking in the nation.
India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture.
Explain the advantages of waterways as a mode of transport and why they are suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
Mark the major sea ports of India.
The following waterways have been declared as the National waterways by the Govt. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| Column - A | Column-B |
| (1) Allahabad and Haldia | (i) National Waterways no 3 |
| (2) Kottapuram Kollam | (ii) NW.No.4 |
| (3) Kakinada Puducherry strech of canals | (iii) NW.No.2 |
| (4) Sadiya and Dhubri waterways | (iv)NW.No1 |
Which two modes of transport are widely used within the north-eastern states of India? Why?
Railway line has been extended from Banihal to Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. Locate these two towns on the map of India.
