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Detailed, Step-by-Step NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Geography<\/a> Chapter 10 Transport and Communication Questions and Answers were solved by Expert Teachers as per NCERT (CBSE) Book guidelines covering each topic in chapter to ensure complete preparation. https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/ncert-solutions-for-class-12-geography-chapter-10-part-b\/<\/p>\n

Transport and Communication NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 10<\/h2>\n

Transport and Communication Questions and Answers <\/span>Class 12 Geography Chapter 10<\/h3>\n

Multiple Choice Questions<\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nChoose the right answers of the following from the given options.
\n(i) In how many zones has the Indian Railways system been divided ?
\n(A) 9
\n(B) 12
\n(C) 16
\n(D) 14.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) 16<\/p>\n

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(ii) On which river and between which two places does the National Water Way No. 1 lie ?
\n(A) The Brahmaputra, Sadiya-Dhubri
\n(B) The Ganga, Haldia-Allahabad
\n(C) West Coast Canal, Kottapuram to Kollam
\nAns.
\n(B) The Ganga, Haldia-Allahabad<\/p>\n

(iii) In which of the following year, the first radio programme was broadcast ?
\n(A) 1911
\n(B) 1936
\n(C) 1927
\n(D) 1923.
\nAnswer:
\n(D) 1923.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nAnswer the following questions in about 30 words.
\n(i) Which activity does transportation convey ? Name three major modes of transportation.
\nAnswer:
\nTransport is a tertiary activity. The three major modes of transportation are aviation, land transport, which includes road, rail and off-road transport, and ship transport.<\/p>\n

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(ii) Discuss the advantages and dis\u00acadvantages of pipeline transportation.
\nOr
\n\u201cPipelines have become the most convenient and efficient mode of transporting liquids and gases over long distances in India.\u201d Supports the statement with examples. (Delhi 2019)
\nAnswer:
\nPipelines are the most convenient mode of transport for any liquid goods like petroleum and gas. It is a cheap means of transport and can be laid through difficult terrains, dense forests, deserts and high mountains. It involves low energy consumption. ( Transport and Communication ) But it has more disadvantages in comparison with advantages.<\/p>\n

Its disadvantages are:<\/p>\n