RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Solutions Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Lifelines of National Economy InText Questions and Answers

Activity:
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Question 1.
Find out the places linked by the National Highway 2 and 3.
Answer:
National Highways 2 – Delhi-Farid- abad-Ballavgarh-Palwal-Kosikalah-Mathura- Agra-Itawa-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi- Aurangabad Champaran -Sirsa-Asansol- Raniganj-Kolkata.

National Highways 3 – Agra-Dholpur- Muraina-Gwalior-Shivpuri-Indore-Dhule-Nasik- Mumbai.

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Question 2.
Find out the current railway zones and their headquarters.
Answer:

Zone	Headquarter
1. Northern Railway	New Delhi
2. North Western Railway	Jaipur
3. Western Railway	Mumbai Church Gate
4. South Western Railway	Hubli
5. Southern Railway	Chennai
6. South Eastern Railway	Kolkata
7. Eastern Railway	Kolkata
8. North Eastern Railway	Gorakhpur
9. North Eastern Frontier Railway	Guwahati
10. Central Railway	Mumbai V.T
11. North Central Railway	Pryagraj
12. West Central Railway	Jabalpur
13. East Central Railway	Hazipur
14. Eastern Coastal Railway	Bhuvaneshwar
15. South Central  Railway	Secunderabad
16. South east Railway	Bilaspur
17. South Coastal Railway	Vishakhapatnam
18. Metro Rail	Kolkata

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Question 3.
Why is air travel preferred in the north-eastern states?
Answer:

1. North-eastern India has a very difficult topography.
2. Means, of air transport can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, thick forests and long stretches of seas with great ease,
3. The region is also prone to floods. So airways can be of great help during such kind of natural disaster.
4. Airways is also the fastest mode of transport.

Question 4.
Find out the names of the countries connected by Air India.
Answer:
China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, UAE, Malaysia,Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Myanmar etc. is associated with Air India.

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Lifelines of National Economy Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Multiple Choice Questions

(i) Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the east-west corridor?
(a) Mumbai and Nagpur
(b) Silchar and Porbandar
(c) Mumbai and Kolkata
(d) Nagpur and Siligudi
Answer:
(b) Silchar and Porbandar

(ii) Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?
(a) Railways
(b) Roadways
(c) Pipeline
(d) Waterways
Answer:
(c) Pipeline

(iii) Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
(b) Roadways

(iv) Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast ?
(a) Chennai
(b) Paradwip
(c) Tuticorin
(d) Vishakhapatnam
Answer:
(d) Vishakhapatnam

(v) Which one of the following is the most important modes oftransportation in India ?
(a) Pipeline
(b) Railways
(c) Roadways
(d) Airways
Answer:
(c) Roadways

(vi) Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries?
(a) Internal trade
(b) International trade
(c) External trade
(d) Local trade
Answer:
(b) International trade

2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

Question (i)
State any three merits of roadways.
Answer:

1. Roadways require less investment.
2. These can be built at higher altitudes and at any place.
3. Road transportation is within the reach of common man and is available for 24 hours.

Question (ii)
Where and why is the rail transport the most convenient means of transportation?
Answer:
In northern plains, rail transport is the most convenient means of transportation because

1. Vast level land is available
2. High population density
3. Rich agricultural resources

Question (iii)
What is the significance of the border roads ?
Answer:

1. These roads have increased accessibility in areas of difficult terrain.
2. These roads have linked the border villages with other major towns and cities.
3. These roads have made movement of defence forces easy.

Question (iv)
What is meant by trade ? What is the difference between international and local trade ?
Answer:
Trade: The exchange of goods and services among people, states and countries is referred to as trade.

3. Answer the following questions in about 120 words.

Question (i)
Why are the means of trans-portation, and communication called the lifelines of a nation and its economy ?
Answer:
Radio, television, telephone, email, telegraph are the main means of communication whereas railway, airways, buses, trucks, cars are the main means of transportation. Reasons to be called lifelines :
1. To provide link :
Transportation is the lifeline of a country. This connects one part of the country with another part and helps in providing essential products to all places and people,

2. Development of economy :
These helps the industries to get raw material and its finished products are transported by railways and roadways. Agriculture also depends greatly ; on transportation.

3. National and cultural integration :
Transport network brings people of different castes, creeds, colours, religions, languages and regions near to each other.

4. Transfer of technology :
These help to transfer better technology from one country to other or from one part of the state to the other.

5. Link with the market :
Means of communication help the traders to have links with other traders and means of transport provide essential products.

6. Nervous system :
Means of commu nication act like nervous system in the human body. We can know w’hat is happening in other parts of nation and w orld only through this media.

Question (ii).
Write a note on the changing nature of the international trade in the last  15 years.
Answer:
1. In the 90’s, India’s main items of 5 export were only agricultural products but India has recorded high growth in the export of services. ! India has emerged as a software giant at, the international level. ,

2. The major items exported from India are gems and jewellery, chemicals and related , products.

3. Raw- petroleum and related products, gems, jewellery, base metals, machines, agriculture and other products are imported from abroad to India.

4. We are having increasing trade relations with USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Russia, Europe, and oil producing countries rather than with Great Britain.

5. India’s trade relations with SAARC countries is also increase.

6. China has emerged as India’s main trading partner after USA and UAE.

Quiz Drive:

1. Northern terminal of the North-south corridor.
2. The name of National Highway No. 2.
3. The headquarter of the southern railway zone.
4. The rail gauge with a track width of 1.676 m.
5. The southern terminal of the National Highway No. 7.
6. A Riverine Port.
7. Busiest railway junction in Northern India.

Activity
Start your search vertically, horizontally or diagonally and reach various destinations across the country.
Answer:

1. SRINAGAR
2. SHER SHAH SURI MARG
3. CHENNAI
4. BROAD GAUGE
5. KANYAKUMARI
6. KOLKATA
7. MUGHALSARAI