Assam SCERT Class 8 Geography and Economics Chapter 6 Industry and Transport System of India Question Answer Solutions
Assam SCERT Board Class 8 Geography and Economics Chapter 6 Industry and Transport System of India all Question’s easy Solutions by expert teachers.
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Assam SCERT |
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EXERCISE
1.) Write answer-
a.) Name an industry that uses iron-ore as a raw material.
Ans. Iron Steel Plant in Jamshedpur
b.) Write the name of a fuel mineral.
Ans. Coal
c.) Name one cotton producing state in India.
Ans. Maharashtra
d.) Which means of transport is most extensively used in India.
Ans. Rail transport
2.) Choose correct answer
a.) In the production of mica India ranks
i.) Third ii. Second iii. First
Ans. First
b.) The first ever train commenced in India is in the year
i.) 1835 ii. 1935 iii. 1853
Ans. 1853
c.) The longest national highway in India is
i.) NH1, ii. NH 2, iii. NH44
Ans. NH44
d.) The state having densest network of roads in India is
i.) Assam ii Kerala iii. Andhra Pradesh
Ans. Kerala
3.) Give short answers-
a.) Which are the major mineral belts of India? Does Assam fall into any mineral belt?
Ans. The major mineral belts of India are North-east Peninsular belt. Central belt, South, South -Western belt, North -Western belt and North -Eastern belt Yes, Assam fall in the North -Eastern belt.
b.) Name five major iron and steel industries of India.
Ans. Five major iron and steel industries of India are Iron Steel Plant in Jamshedpur, Burnpur’s Iron and Steel Plant, Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravati, Rourkela Iron and Steel Plant, Bhillai Iron and Steel Plant etc.
c.) Why the weaving industries have developed in the Mumbai -Ahmedabad region?
Ans.The weaving industries have developed in the Mumbai -Ahmedabad region because of the presence of machineries, colours, chemicals, existence of ports to import cotton and export finished goods.
4.) Write how the use of science and technology has changed the system of land, water and air transportation.
Ans. The use of science and technology has changed the system of land, water and air transportation. It has developed the quality of modern vehicles, trains on land, many luxurious ships and automated boats and aeroplanes in the airways. The movement of the vehicles on road, air and water also have developed and improved.
5.) Give three arguments in favour of the statement that ‘transport systems are veins and arteries of a country’?
Ans. The ‘transport systems are veins and arteries of a country’ as they connect the whole nation together, they have the main key role in the development of the large nation like India and plays an immense important role in the progress of the country.
6.) Write the names of the following with the help of an atlas:
a.) Names of the district headquarters in Assam connected by national highways.
Ans. Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Nalbari, Kamrup
b.) Names of the north -eastern states of India not connected railways.
Ans. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura
c.) Name of the last railway station in Dhemaji district in the north bank of Brahmaputra.
Ans. Murkongselek
7.) Why the role of international airports is crucial? Write.
Ans.The role of international airport is crucial is very important as they help and develop the economy and tourism of the country. The international airports also help in the development of the trade and commerce of the country.
EXTRA QUESTIONS:
1). Which are the three major pipeline systems in India?
Ans. The three major pipeline systems in India carrying oil from the fields are Upper Assam to Kanpur, Guwahati- Barauni and Allahabad pipelines
2.) Which are the two major inland water ways of our country?
Ans. The two major inland water ways of our country are the Brahmaputra and Ganga
3) .What is the total length of waterways in India?
Ans. The total length of waterways in India is 14,500 kms.
4.) How many sea ports in India? Name some of them.
Ans. There are 13 major, 18 minor and a few numbers of smaller sea ports in India. Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru port, Marmagoa, new Mangalore, Kochi, Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai, Indore, Tuticorin etc.
5.) How many major pipelines transport are there in India? Name some of them.
Ans. There are six major pipelines in India. Example-Kandla -Bhatinda Pipeline, Mumbai High -Mumbai -Ankleshwar -Kayoli Pipeline etc.
6.) Which is the first airmail service in India?
Ans. The first airmail service in India was between Allahabad and Naini in 1911 covering the distance of 10 kms.
7.) Why do we need good quality roads?
Ans. Good quality roads are required for the easy and fast movement of humans and vehicles. They also enhance the development of transport, communication and economy of the country.
8.) Which rivers are suitable for navigation?
Ans. Rivers like Brahmaputra, Bhagirathi, Hugli and Barak etc are suitable for navigation.
9.) Why is inland water transport important?
Ans. The inland water transport is important because in areas there is no facility of railways, roads are not properly developed the inland water transport support the transport and communication. Heavy cargo can be transported at less cost as water transport is cheaper. People can also travel easily in a cheaper rate.
10.) Which fuel are transported through pipelines?
Ans. Mineral oil, petroleum product and natural gas are mainly transported from the oilfields to the refineries through pipelines, Cooking gas is supplied also nowadays for domestic consumption in certain towns.
Also See: Chapter No. 5 Question Answer