CLASS-X QUIZ 2 : GEOGRAPHY LESSON 7 : LIFELINE OF NATIONAL ECONOMY

LIFELINE OF NATIONAL ECONOMY QUIZ

All questions are compulsory

11. In which year was the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established?

A. 1965 B. 1960 C. 1953 D. 1972

12. Which of the following correctly pairs the port with its specialization?

A. Paradwip – Import of machinery B. Mormugao – Export of iron ore C. Kandla – Export of gems D. Cochin – Export of coal

13. Which communication channel delivers fast mail in large cities?

A. Rajdhani Channel B. Metro Channel C. Periodical Channel D. Green Channel

14. Which of the following is not a major port?

A. Haldia B. Visakhapatnam C. Kavaratti D. Tuticorin

15. Statement I: India has a long coastline.
Statement II: Hence, airways are more commonly used than waterways.

A. Both statements are true and II explains I B. Both statements are true but II does not explain I C. Statement I is true, II is false D. Statement I is false, II is true

16. Which city is served by an inland riverine port?

A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Kolkata D. Kochi

17. Which of the following is true about pipelines?

A. High operational cost B. Suitable only for urban areas C. Causes delays in transport D. Minimizes trans-shipment losses

18. India’s major telecom network is one of the largest in which continent?

A. Europe B. Asia C. Africa D. North America

19. Which port was developed to relieve pressure from Kolkata Port?

A. Vishakhapatnam B. Haldia C. Paradeep D. Chennai

20. Which scheme aims to provide all-season roads to rural areas?

A. PMGSY B. NHDP C. UDAY D. SAGY