Lifelines of National Economy Class 10 MCQ Questions With Answers
Question 1.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Sher Shah Suri Marg | (A) Kandla |
| (ii) Tidal Port | (B) Super Highways |
| (iii) Chhatrapati Shi-vaji Airport | (C) Delhi to Amritsar |
| (iv) Golden Quadri-lateral | (D) Mumbai |
(A) (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(B)
(B) (i)-(C), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
(C) (i)-(D), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(B), (iv)-(C)
(D) (i)-(B), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(A)
Answer:
(A) (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(B)
Explanation:
(i) The historical Sher-Shah Suri Marg is also known as National Highway No.l which connects Delhi to Amritsar.
(ii) Kandla in Kuchchh was the first port to trade on the Mumbai port, after the Partition.
(iii) Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport is an international airport at Mumbai.
(iv) Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways project launched by government which links Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai-Mumbai.
Question 2.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) New Mangalore Port | (A) Goa |
| (ii) Deendayal Port | (B) Tamil Nadu |
| (iii) Marmago Port | (C) Karnataka |
| (iv) Tuticorin Port | (D) Kuchchh |
(A) (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(B)
(B) (i)-(C), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
(C) (i)-(D), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(B), (iv)-(C)
(D) (i)-(B), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(A)
Answer:
(B) (i)-(C), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
Explanation:
The above mentioned ports are situated at the states cities mentioned in Column B.
Question 3.
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 Siliguri
Answer:
(B) Silchar and Porbandar
Explanation:
Silchar is in Assam that lies in east and Pbrbandar is in Gujarat that lies in west.
Question 4.
Which mode of transportation reduces transshipment losses and delays? [R]
(A) Railways
(B) Pipeline
(C) Roadways
(D) Waterways
Answer:
(B) Pipeline
Explanation:
As pipelines requires less cost and labour.
Question 5.
Which one of the following states is not connected with the HVJ pipeline?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Gujarat
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
(B) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, through Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. So, here, H stands for Hazira, V stands for Vijaipur and J stands for Jagdishpur.
Question 6.
Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast?
(A) Chennai
(B) Paradip
(C) Tuticorin
(D) Visakhapatnam
Answer:
(D) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Among all the options, only Vishakhapatnam is a port which is surrounded by land from all sides with a water passage towards the sea or ocean.
Question 7.
Which one of the following is the most important modes of transportation in India?
(A) Pipeline
(B) Railways
(C) Roadways
(D) Airways
Answer:
(B) Railways
Explanation:
Railways is considered as most important mode of transportation because it is a wide network which connects entire country,
Question 8.
Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries?
(A) International trade
(B) External trade
(C) Internal trade
(C) Local trade
Answer:
(A) International trade
Explanation:
(i) Internal trade takes place between two parties within the geographical boundaries of a nation.
(ii) Exchange of the items in local markets where items of local needs are catered are called local trade.
(iii) External trade is a synonym for International trade.
Question 9.
Which one of the following states has the highest road density?
(A) Goa
(B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka
(D) Gujarat
Answer:
(B) Kerala
Explanation:
The road density is highest in Kerala with 375 kms.
Question 10.
The first class mail includes which one of the following?
(A) Book packets
(B) Registered newspapers
(C) Envelopes and cards
(D) Periodicals and journals
Answer:
(C) Envelopes and cards
Explanation:
Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail as it covers both land and air stations.
Question 11.
Study the picture given below and answer the question that follows :
This is a picture of :
(A) Super Highway
(B) State Highway
(C) Expressway
(D) National Highway
Answer:
(C) Expressway
Explanation:
As the picture shows access ramps, grade separation, lane dividers and elevated section, that considers the characteristics of an expressway.
Question 12.
Which one of the following means of transport is used for carrying solids in a slurry form?
(A) Trucks
(B) Railways
(C) Pipelines
(D) Ships
Answer:
(C) Pipelines
Question 13.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options: Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
(A) Roadways
(B) Waterways
(C) Highways
(D) Airways
Answer:
(B) Waterways
Question 14.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options: From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and Allahabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to Mourigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
(A) Waterways
(B) Railways
(C) Pipelines
(D) Sea ports
Answer:
(C) Pipelines
Question 15.
Find the incorrect option from the following:
(A) Export and import are the components of trade.
(B) The balance of trade of a country is the addition of its export and import.
(C) When the value of exports exceeds the value of imports, it is called a favourable balance of trade.
(D) On the contrary, if the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, it is termed as unfavourable balance of trade.
Ans.
(B) The balance of trade of a country is the addition of its export and import.
Explanation:
The balance of trade of a country is the difference between its export and import.
Question 16.
Find the incorrect option from the following:
(A) National Highways link extreme parts of the country.
(B) These are the primary road systems and are laid and maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
(C) A number of major National Highways run in North-South and East-West directions.
(D) The historical Sher Shah Suri Marg is called National Highway No. 4 between Delhi and Amritsar.
Answer:
(D) The historical Sher Shah Suri Marg is called National Highway No. 4 between Delhi and Amritsar.
Explanation:
The historical Sher Shah Suri I Marg is called National Highway No. 1 I between Delhi and Amritsar.
Assertion and Reason Based MCQs
Directions: In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is True.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Goods and services do not move from supply locales to demand locales on their own. Reason (R): For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space.
Answer:
(C) A is true but R is false.
Explanation:
The movement of goods and services from their supply locations to demand locations necessitates the need for transport.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Railways have been a great integrating force for more than 150 years.
Reason (R): Railways in India bind to economic life of the country as well as accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Since, the first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane in 1853, Railways make it possible for people to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing, pilgrimage along with transportation of goods over longer distances.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.
Reason (R): It is fuel efficient and environment friendly.
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Question 4.
Assertion (A): Cost of laying pipelines is minimum but subsequent running costs are higher.
Reason (R): Pipelines facilitate easy transportation.
Answer:
(D) A is false and R is True.
Explanation:
Cost of lying pipelines is highly but cost is minimum. It rules out transshipment delays.
Case-Based MCQs
I. Read the extract and answer the questions that follows :
Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other. Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio, television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in many ways. The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life. In this chapter you will see how modern means of transport and communication serve as lifelines of our nation and its modern For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space. With the development in science and technology, the area of influence of trade and transport economy. It is thus, evident that a dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a prerequisite for local, national and global trade of today.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Question 1.
Why is there a need to interlink with the world?
(A) For development
(B) For war and destruction
(C) For isolation
(D) To restrict spread of terrorism
Answer:
(A) For development
Question 2.
Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio-economic progress?
(A) Help spread love
(B) Help to grow economy
(C) Help create empathy
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(B) Help to grow economy
Question 3.
How does trade strengthen the economy of a country?
(A) It helps in earning foreign exchange
(B) It helps in student exchange programme
(C) It helps in increasing cross border interaction
(D) Promotes respect
Answer:
(A) It helps in earning foreign exchange
Question 4.
The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of the.
(A) country
(B) Community
(C) economy
(D) trade
Answer:
(C) economy
II. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows :
The exchange of goods among people, states and countries is referred to as trade. The market is the place where such exchanges take place. Trade between two countries is called international trade. It may take place through sea, air or land routes. While local trade is carried in cities, towns and villages, state level trade is carried between two or more states. Advancement of international trade of a country is an index to its economic prosperity. It is, therefore, considered the economic barometer for a country. As the resources are space bound, no country can survive without international trade. Export and import are the components of trade. The balance of trade of a country is the difference between its export and import. When the value of exports exceeds the value of imports, it is called a favourable balance of trade. On the contrary, if the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, it is termed as unfavourable balance of trade. India has trade relations with all the major trading blocks and all geographical regions of the world. Among the world, the commodities exported from India to other countries include gems and jewellery, chemicals and related products, agriculture and allied products, etc. The commodities imported to India include petroleum crude and products, gems and jewellery, chemicals and related products, base metals, electronic items, machinery, agriculture and allied products. India has emerged as a software giant at the international level and it is earning large foreign exchange through the export of information technology.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Question 1.
…………… trade takes place between two countries.
(A) Local Trade
(B) National Trade
(C) International Trade
(D) None of the Above
Answer:
(C) International Trade
Explanation:
As the question asked about the trade between countries so we can opt international trade for it.
Question 2.
Advancement of international trade of a country is an………….. to its economic prosperity.
(A) update
(B) index
(C) indicator
(D) content
Answer:
(B) index
Question 3.
The commodities………….. to India include petroleum crude and products, gems and jewelery, chemicals and related products, base metals, electronic items, machinery, agriculture and allied product.
(A) exported
(B) imported
(C) discarded
(D) sanctioned
Answer:
(B) imported
Question 4.
Export and import are the components of:
(A) Business
(B) prosperity
(C) trade
(D) dealing
Answer:
(C) trade
Explanation:
Export means send goods or services to another country for sale and Import means bring goods or services into a country from another country for sale.
II. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows :
Ever since humans appeared on the earth, they have used different means of communication. But, the pace of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long distance communication is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver. Personal communication and mass communication including television, radio, press, films, etc. are the major means of communication in the country. The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air. The second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals. They are carried by surface mail, covering land and water transport. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel, Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Question 1.
Which are the major means of communication in the country?
(A) Personal communication
(B) Mass communication
(C) Interpersonal Communication
(D) Personal and Mass communication
Answer:
(D) Personal and Mass communication
Explanation:
Personal communication and mass communication includes television, radio, press, films, etc.
Question 2.
Book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals are considered…………. mail.
(A) first class
(B) second class
(C) priority
(D) classified
Answer:
(B) second class
Question 3.
Which mail channel is introduced recently by Indian Postal Networks?
(A) Rajdhani Channel
(B) Duronto Channel
(C) Air India Channel
(D) None of the Above
Answer:
(A) Rajdhani Channel
Explanation:
To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, Rajdhani Channel is introduced by Indian Postal Services.
Question 4.
Long distance………… is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver.
(A) travelling
(B) communication
(C) networking
(D) Living
Answer:
(B) communication