4th Social Science Guide Term 2 Lesson 3 Transport

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4th Social Science Guide Term 2 Chapter 3 Transport

I. Choose the correct Answer :

Question 1.

Which of the following is an example of land transport?

Answer:

(a) Car

(b) Ship

(c) Helicopter

(d) Aeroplane

Answer:(a) Car

Question 2.

The first railway line was laid in ____________.

(a) 2019

(b) 1853

(c) 1947

(d) 1950

Answer:(b) 1853

Question 3.

One of the major cities that connects Golden Quadrilateral highway is ______________.

(a) Chennai

(b) Kanniyakumari

(c) Madurai

(d) Trichy

Answer:(a) Chennai

Question 4.

________________ is the oldest mode of transport.

(a) Boat

(b) Cycle

(c) Walking

(d) Bullock cart

Answer:(d) Bullock cart

Question 5.

There are ______________ modes of transport.

(a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 6

Answer:(b) 4

II. Match the following :

Question 1.

Answer:

III. True or False :

Question 1.

Transport is not needed for people.

Answer:False

Question 2.

Ports remain main centers of trade.

Answer:True

Question 3.

Roadways do not connect different parts of our country.

Answer:False

Question 4.

The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus is the smallest bus terminus in Asia.

Answer:False

Question 5.

Tamil Nadu has 5 major ports.

Answer:False

IV. Answer in brief:

1. Define transport.

Answer:

• Transport is the movement of people, animals and things from one place to another.

2. List the different modes of transport.

Answer:

3. Describe railways. Name any two major rail links from Tamil Nadu.

Answer:

Railway is the most important form of transport system connecting various states.

1. Tamil Nadu Express → Chennai → New Delhi
2. Chennai Express → Chennai → Mumbai

4. What is air transport? What are used for air transport?

Answer:

• Air transport is the fastest way to travel to different parts of the world. Helicopters and aeroplanes are used for air transport.

5. Write any three advantages of transportation.

Answer:

1. Growth of agricultural and industrial production :

Transport system plays a huge role in the growth of agricultural and industrial production by carrying raw materials to different parts of the country.

2. Growth in foreign trade :

It helps in promoting foreign trade in a country.

3. Promotes tourism :

It helps people from different countries visit other countries.

Intext Activity :

Try to answer

Question 1.

Which is the only state in India that has more than 2 ports.

Answer:

Tamil Nadu

Question 2.

Name the ports in Tamil Nadu.

Answer:

4. Ennore,
5. Chennai,
6. Tuticorin

Question 3.

Name the government agency that handles marine transport related infrastructure in the country.

Answer:

Shipping Corporation of India

Question 4.

Which is used to travel short distance in airways?

Answer:

Helicopters

Question 5.

How many international airports are there in Tamil Nadu?

Answer:

4 international airports are there in Tamil Nadu.

4th Social Science Guide 3 Transport additional  Questions and Answers

 I. Choose the correct answer :

Question 1.

_________ are a popular and environment friendly way to travel in India.

(a) Car

(b) Bullock Cart

(c) Bicycles

(d) Train

Answer:(c) Bicycle

Question 2.

__________ connect the nook and corners of our country.

(a) Roadways

(b) Railways

(c) Airways

(d) None of these

Answer:(a) Roadways

Question 3.

_______ are the road connecting important cities within the state.

(a) National Highways

(b) State Highways

(c) District roads

(d) Village roads

Answer:(b) State Highways

Question 4.

_____________ was made in Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.

(a) Roadways

(b) Railways

(c) Airways

(d) None of these

Answer:(b) Railways

Question 5.

In Tamil Nadu there are ______________ international airports.

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

Answer:(c) 4

Question 6.

Land transport is divided into roadways and ____________ .

(a) Railways

(b) Oceanways

(c) Airways

(d) Waterways

Answer:(a) Railways

II. Match the following :

Question 1.

Answer:

1. e
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. c

III. True are False :

Question 1.

India has been building roads since old times.

Answer:True

Question 2.

District roads connect villages or a group of villages.

Answer:False

Question 3.

Buses are managed by the respective state governments.

Answer:False

Question 4.

Indian railways is the 2nd largest network in the world.

Answer:True

Question 5.

Helicopters are used for short distance.

Answer:True

Question 6.

India’s road network is the second longest in the world..

Answer:True

IV. Answer in brief :

1. What is land transports?

Answer:

• Land transport is defined as the form of transport that happens on land.

2. Describe the Roadways and explain in types.

Answer:

India has been building roads since old times. Roadways connect the nook and corners of our country.

• National Highways (NH)
• State Highways (SH)
• District Road
• Village Roads

3. What is water transport?

Answer:

• India has a very long coastline and hence ports remain main centers for trade.

4. What are used for water transport?

Answer:

Water transport happens through,

1. Boat
2. Speed Boat
3. Ship