Long Answer-Class 10 – Social Science -Geography-Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy

Long Answer-Class 10 – Social Science -Geography-Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy

Q1. Why is a dense and efficient network of transport and communication a prerequisite for the development of local, national and global trade of today? Give your opinion.

Ans : Dense and efficient network of transport and communication.

a. We use different material and services in our daily ‘life. Some of these are available in our immediate surroundings while other requirements are met by bringing things from other places. Movement of these goods and services can be over three domains of earth.

b. Today, the world has converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast moving transport.

c. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system.

d. Therefore transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other.

e. Today India is well linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity, linguistic and cultural plurality.

Q2. Name the longest National Waterway of India. Write any three points of importance of waterways.

 Ans : The longest National Waterway of India is the Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia. Importance of waterways: a. It is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.

b. It is a fuel efficient and environment friendly.

c. More than 95% of the country’s trade volume is moved by the sea.

d. It is the cheapest means of transport.

e. They are the natural routes which do not involve cost of construction.

Q3. Describe any two merits of railways and any two problems being faced by the railways.

Ans : The railways are the main artery of inland transport in India:

a. Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers.

b. Railways are useful in conducting business, sightseeing, pilgrimage along with transportation of goods over long distances.

c. Railways in India bind the economic life of the country as well as accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.

The following problems are being faced by the railways:

1. Poor service offered by railways.

2. Thefts and damaging railway property.

3. Pressure of population puts enormous strain on existing infrastructure.

 Q4. Transport and trade are complementary to each other.” Justify in three points.

Ans : Transport and communication for local, national and global trade:

a. Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast moving transport.

b. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system.

c. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other.

d. Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and linguistic and socio-cultural plurality.

e. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio, television, cinema and internet have been contributing to its socioeconomic progress in many ways.

f. The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy.

g. It has enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life.