Transport and Communication Class 12 MCQs Questions with Answers
Transport And Communication MCQ Chapter 10 Question 1.
India has one of the largest road networks in the world with a total length of :
(A) 33.1 lakh km (2005)
(B) 22.1 lakh km(2005)
(C) 11.1 lakh km (2005)
(D) 34.1 lakh km (2005)
Answer:
(A) 33.1 lakh km (2005)
MCQs On Transport And Communication Class 12 Question 2.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in …………..
(C) 1996
(B) 1995
(C) 1997
(D) 1998
Answer:
(C) 1997
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous agency of the Government of India, set up in 1995 and is responsible for management of a network of over 50,000 km of National Highways out of a 1,32,499 km in India.
Transport And Communication MCQs Class 12 Question 3.
State Highways are constructed and maintained by:
(A) Village Government
(B) State Government
(C) ITBP
(D) Central Government
Answer:
(B) State Government
Explanation:
The state highways are maintained by the respective states or union territories through their Public Works Department (PWD).
Transport And Communication Class 12 MCQ Question 4.
The density of roads is high in most of the:
(A) northern states and major southern states
(B) the mountainous terrains
(C) the desert area
(D) None of these
AnsweR:
(A) northern states and major southern states
Explanation:
The density of roads is high in 1 North India because of high concentration of industries and urbanisation in these areas. Building material is locally available. High f density of 50-100 km is also found in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of the northern plain. This is due to advanced agriculture, industry and urbanisation in these areas. Building material is obtained from the Himalayan region. Large parts of the Deccan plateau have moderate density of roads.
MCQs On Transport And Communication Chapter 10 Class 12 Question 5.
……………. is an important mode of transport for both passenger and heavy cargo traffic in India.
(A) Waterways
(B) Backwaters
(C) Road transport
(D) Pipeline
Answer:
(A) Waterways
Explanation:
Waterways are an important mode of transport for both passenger and cargo traffic in India. It is the cheapest means of transport and is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky material. It is a fuel-efficient § and eco-friendly mode of transport.
Transport And Communication MCQ Class 12 Chapter 10 Question 6.
The backwaters (Kadal) of Kerala has special significance in:
(A) inland waterway
(B) oceanic waterway
(C) international waterways
(D) tourist waterways
Answer:
(A) inland waterway
Explanation:
Connected by artificial canals, the backwaters form an economical means of transport and a large local trade is carried on by inland navigation
MCQs On Transport And Communication Pdf Class 12 Question 7.
transport is the fastest means of movement from one place to the other.
(A) Air
(B) Water
(C) Road
(D) Pipeline
Answer:
(A) Air
Explanation:
The air travel, today, is the § fastest, most comfortable and prestigious j mode of transport. It has reduced distances by minimising the travel time. It is very essential § for a vast country like India, where distances § are large and the terrain and climatic conditions are diverse.
Question 8.
Air transport in India started in :
(A) 1911
(B) 1922
(C) 1933
(D) 1944
Answer:
(A) 1911
Question 11.
India’s own launching vehicle is called:
(A) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
(B) Polar Satellite Attack Vehicle
(C) Polar Satellite Receiving Vehicle
(D) Polar Satellite Reacting Vehicle
Answer:
(A) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Explanation:
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle g is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation
Question 12.
Name the railway line that was constructed between Roha in Maharashtra and Mangalore in Karnataka.
(A) Konkan Railways
(B) Western Railways
(C) Southern Railways
(D) Deccan Railways
Answer:
(A) Konkan Railways
Explanation:
The Konkan Railway takes you on a breathtaking journey through rugged mountains, lush valleys, sunlit paddy fields, bustling villages and glistening rivers that lead out to sea.
Question 13.
Arrange the correct sequence of column II against the column I:
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) NHI | 1. 534km |
| (ii) NH2 | 2. 1,326 km |
| (iii) NH3 | 3. 556 km |
| (iv) H4 | 4. 230 km |
Options:
(A) (i)-1 (ii) -3, (iii) -2, (iv) -4
(5) (i)-1. (ii)-2, (iii)-3, (iv)-4
(C) (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-4. (iv)4
(D) (i)4. (ii)-2 (iii)-1, (iv)-3
Answer:
(A) (i)-). (ii) -3, (iii) -2, (iv) -4
Question 14.
Operation. maintenance and deelupmriir ut National Highways S done by:
(A) NiNA
(Dl NHiA
(C) NHAI
(D) NM-ti
Answer:
(C) NHAI
Explanation:
Major function of the National Highways Authority of India C’JHAE) Is Operation. maintenance and development of National Highways. It a nodal agency of the Ministry 0E Road Transport and Highways.
Question 15.
Name the terminal stations of East West Corridor.
(A) Assam and Bagdogra
(B) Manipur and Bengaluru
(C) Silchar and Porbandar
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(C) Silchar and Porbandar
Explanation:
Silchar and Porbandar are the terminal stations of the East West corridor. Jhansi is the junction of both the corridors.
Question 16.
Name the boat race that is held in the backwaters of Kerala.
(A) Nallamkali
(B) Vallamkali
(C) Kallamkali
(D) Hellamkali
Answer:
(B) Vallamkali
Explanation:
The famous Nehru Trophy Boat I Race (VALLAMKALI) is held in the backwaters.
Question 17.
Inland Waterways Authority was set up in:
(A) 1966
(B) 1976
(C) 1986
(D) 1996
Answer:
(C) 1986
Explanation:
Forthedevelopment, maintenance and regulation of national waterways in the country, the Inland Waterways Authority was set up in 1986.
Question 18.
Arrange the correct sequence of column II against the column I:
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Ganga- Bhagìrathi- Hooghly River System | 1. NW 2 |
| (ii) Brahmaputra River | 2. NW 3 |
| (iii) Kollam to Kottapuram | 3. NW1 |
| (iv) Godavari and Krishna River Canal | 4. NW 4 |
Options:
(A) (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-2. (iv)-4
(B) (i)-4. (i)-2(iii)-1. (iv)-3
(C) (i)-3, (i)-2 (mi)-4. (iv)-1
(D) (i)-1. (ii)-2. (111)-3, (iv)4
Answer:
(A) (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-2. (iv)-4
Explanation:
Thc ven Enjor rivers slong with their numen,us tributañes make up the river system of India Most of the rivers pour their wafers info the Bavol Bengal.
Question 19.
Low many types of waterways are found in India?
(A) Marsh
(B) Inland water
(C) Creek
(D) River
Answer:
(C) Creek
Explanation:
The witcr transport is o two types – (a) inland waterways and (b) oceanic waterways.
Question 20.
…………… means narrow, sheltered water way. especially an in a hcwdine of a channel in a marsh.
(a) Marsh
(B) Inland waler
(C) Creek
(D) Riwr
Answer:
(C) Creek
Explanation:
Creek is a natural stream of water normally smaller than and often tributary to a river.
Question 21.
There are …………….. National Waterways in India.
(A) 111
(B) 112
(C) 113
(D) 114
Answer:
(A) 111
Explanation:
There are 111 officially notified Inland National Waterways (NWs) in India S identified for the purpose of inland water transport, as per The National Waterways Act, 2016. Out of the 111 NWs, 106 were created in 2016.
Question 22.
Arrange the correct sequence of pipelines column I against column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni | 1. Crude Oil |
| (ii) Mumbai High-Mumbai Ankleshwar-Kayoli | 2. LPG |
| (iii) Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur | 3. Gas |
| (iv) Jamnagar-Loni | 4. Crude oil and Natural Gas |
Options
(A) (1)-1, (ii)-4, (111)-3, (iv)-2
(B) (i)-2, (ii)-1, (iii)-4, (iv)-1
(C) (i)-3, (ii)-2, (iii)-1, (iv)-4
(D) (i)-4, (ii)-1, (iii)-3, (iv)-2
Answer:
(A) (1)-1, (ii)-4, (111)-3, (iv)-2
Explanation:
Pipelines are ideal for the unidirectional flow of goods and inflationary influences have minimal effect on the transport cost.
Question 23.
To help the Indian exporters and make their export more competitive, the government had introduced an ………….. Policy for cargo.
(A) Closed Sky
(B) Fly Sky
(C) Free Sky
(D) Open Sky
Answer:
(D) Open Sky
Explanation:
The Open Sky Policy allows the government to enter into an open sky’ air services agreement on a reciprocal basis with SAARC nations as well as countries beyond a 5,000-kilometre radius from New Delhi.
Question 24.
When did the government adopt the Open Sky Policy for cargo?
(A) 1990
(B) 1991
(C) 1992
(D) 1993
Answer:
(A) 1990
Explanation:
A policy of “open skies” for air cargo was adopted in 1990, initially for a three-year period and extended in 1992 on a permanent basis.
Question 25.
The ………….. is responsible for providing safe efficient air traffic and aeronautical communication services in the Indian Air Space.
(A) The Air Authority of India
(B) The Airport Authority of India
(C) The Airspace Authority of India
(D) The Aircraft Authority of India
Answer:
(B) The Airport Authority of India
Explanation:
An airport authority is an independent entity charged with the operation and oversight of an airport or group of airports. The Airport Authority of India is responsible for providing safe, efficient air traffic and aeronautical communication services in the Indian Air Space.
Question 26.
Pawan Hans Limited was incorporated in as the Helicopter Corporation of India (HCI).
(A) 1965
(B) 1955
(C) 1975
(D) 1985
Answer:
(D) 1985
Explanation:
Pawan Hans Limited is the country’s national helicopter company which helps in providing helicopter support services to the oil sector for its off-shore exploration operations as well as services m remote areas.
Question 27.
The communication among masses is known as:
(A) Communication
(B) Personal communication
(C) Mass communication
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(C) Mass communication
Explanation:
Mass communication is the process of imparting and exchanging information through mass media to large segments of the population.
Question 28.
The National Remote Sensing Centre is located at:
(A) Chennai
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Secundrabad
(D) Nasirabad
Answer:
(B) Hyderabad
Explanation:
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) at Hyderabad is responsible for remote sensing satellite data acquisition and processing, data dissemination, aerial remote sensing and decision support for disaster management.
Question 29.
The communication between person to person is known as :
(A) Mass communication
(B) Personal communication
(C) Group communication
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(B) Personal communication
Explanation:
Personal communication is the process by which people exchange j information, feelings and meaning through verbal and non- verbal messages: it is face-to-face communication.
Question 30.
Radio, television, newspapers, books, magazines, etc., are examples of:
(A) Giving sermon
(B) Mass communication
(C) Giving instruction
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(B) Mass communication
Explanation:
Mass communication is practiced through multiple mediums, such as radio, television, social networking, billboards, newspapers, magazines, books, film and the Internet.
Question 31.
The is like a huge central warehouse of data, with detailed information on various items.
(A) internet
(B) classroom
(C) newspaper
(D) radio
Answer:
(A) internet
Explanation:
The Internet is a vast network that connects computers all over the world. Through the Internet, people can share information and communicate from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Question 32.
The IRS satellite system became operational with the launching of IRS-IA in March from Vaikanour in Russia.
(A) 1988
(B) 1999
(C) 1966
(D) 1977
Answer:
(A) 1988
Explanation:
India began development of an indigenous Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite program to support the national economy in the areas of agriculture, water resources, forestry and ecology, geology, water sheds, marine fisheries, coastal management, weather forecasting, natural calamities and disaster management.
Assertion and Reason Based MCQs
Directions:
In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is true.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Transportation of people and goods by road transport is not new in India.
Reason (R): Since ancient times, pathways and unmetalled roads have been in use for this purpose.
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
With the technological advancement, there are now metalled roads, railways, cableways and pipelines for movement of large volume of goods and passengers.
Question 2 .
Assertion (A): Human beings use various methods to move goods, commodities, ideas from one place to another.
Reason (R): We use very few items in our daily life.
Answer:
(C) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: The use of transport and communication depends upon our need to move things from place of their availability to the place of their use.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): India has one of the second largest road networks in the world.
Reason (R): These road networks transport 64.5% of all goods in the country and 90% of India’s total passenger traffic uses road network to commute.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
India has a total road length of 42.3 lakhs km that places it among the countries 1 which have largest road network.
Question 4.
Assertion (A): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in 1995.
Reason (R): It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
It is responsible for the development, maintenance and management of National Highways. This is also the apex body to improve the quality of the roads j designated as National Highway.
Question 5.
Assertion (A): Water transport is the cheapest means of transport.
Reason (R): It is a fuel efficient and eco-friendly mode of transport.
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Water is the cheapest means of transport because the fuel used to run is less than land transport. Building of infrastructure like roads and bridges is not required. It is also used to carry bulky goods easily.
Question 6.
Assertion (A): Inland waterways were the chief mode of transport before the advent of railways. Reason (R): However it faced tough competition from road and railway transport.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
India has an extensive network of J inland waterways in the form of rivers, canals, backwaters and creek.
Question 7.
Assertion (A): Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in the year 1986.
Reason (R): It was established for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. 0
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
The Inland Waterways Authority has also identified 10 other inland waterways, which could be upgraded.
Question 8.
Assertion (A): The backwaters (Kadal) of Kerala has special significance in Inland Waterway.
Reason (R): The famous Nehru Boat Race (VALLAMKALI) is held in the backwaters. R
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
“Explanation:
Apart from providing cheap J means of transport, they are also attracting a | large number of tourists in Kerala.
Question 9.
Assertion (A): Air transport is the slowest means of movement from one place to the other.
Reason (R): It is essential for a vast country like India, where distances are large and the terrain and climatic conditions are diverse.
Answer:
(D) A is false and R is true.
Explanation:
Air transport is the fastest means § of movement from one place to the other. It has reduced distances by minimising the travel time.
Question 10.
Assertion (A): The Airport Authority of India is responsible for providing safe, efficient air traffic and aeronautical communication services in the Indian Air space.
Reason (R): It manages 126 airports including 11 international, 86 domestic and 29 civil enclaves at defence air fields.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
The airport authority of India overlooks into the operation and oversight of an airport or group of airports.
Question 11.
Assertion (A): The air transport in India is managed by Air India.
Reason (R): Many private companies have also started passenger services.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Air India provides International Air Services for both passengers and cargo traffic. It connects all the continents of the world through its services.
Question 12.
Assertion (A): In 2010, domestic movement involved 520.21 lakh passengers and about 23 lakh metric tonnes of cargo.
Reason (R): Pawan Hans is a helicopter service operating in the coastal areas.
Answer:
(C) A is true but R is false
Explanation:
Pawan Hans is the helicopter service operating in hilly areas and is widely used by tourists in north-eastern sector. Pawan Hans Limited mainly provides helicopter services to petroleum sector and for tourism.
Question 13.
Assertion (A): Pipelines are the most convenient and efficient mode of transporting liquids and gases over long distances.
Reason (R): Even solids can also be transported by pipelines after converting them into slurry. [U]
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Pipelines transport crude oil I and gas to refineries for processing into the 1 products we use every day.
Question 14.
Assertion (A): Human beings have evolved different methods of communication over time.
Reason (R): Invention of post-office, telegraph, printing press, telephone, satellite, etc., has made the communication much faster and easier.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Development in the field of 1 science and technology has significantly I contributed in bringing about revolution in the 1 field of communication.
Question 15.
Assertion (A): Among all the personal communication system internet is the most effective and advanced one.
Reason (R): It enables the user to establish direct contact through e-mail to get access to the world of knowledge and information.
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Internet is widely used in urban areas. It is increasingly used for e-commerce and carrying out money transactions.
Question 16.
Assertion (A): Satellites are mode of communication in themselves as well as they regulate the use of other means of communication.
Reason (R): Satellite images can be used for the weather forecast, monitoring of natural calamities, surveillance of border areas, etc. 0]
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Satellite communication refers to any communication link that involves the use of an artificial satellite in its propagation path. Satellite communication plays a vital role in modern life.
Case-Based MCQs
I. Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Indian Railways network is one of the longest in the world. It facilitates the movement of both freight and passengers and contributes to the growth of the economy. Indian Railway was introduced in 1853, when a line was constructed from Bombay to Thane covering a distance of 34 km. Indian Railways is the largest government undertaking in the country. The length of Indian Railways network was 66,030 km as on 31st March, 2015. Its very large size puts a lot of pressure on the centralised railway management system. Thus, in India, the railway system has been divided into 16 zones. Indian
Railways has launched extensive programme to convert the metre and narrow gauges to broad gauge. Moreover, steam engines have been replaced by diesel and electric engines. This step has increased the speed, as well as, the haulage capacity. The replacement of steam engines run by coal has also improved the environment of the stations.
Question 1.
Which is the largest railway network in Asia?
(A) Indian railways
(B) Trans-Siberian
(C) Australian railways
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(A) Indian railways
Explanation:
Indian Railways is the largest rail Inetwork in Asia and the world’s second largest under one management.
Question 2.
When was Indian Railways introduced?
(A) 1841
(B) 1843
(C) 1853
(D) 1863
Answer:
(C) 1853
Explanation:
On 16th April, 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km.
Question 3.
Which is the longest railway track in India?
(A) Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari
(B) Trivandrum to Jammu
(C) Manipur to Jamnagar
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(A) Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari
Explanation:
It joins Dibrugarh in Assam, North-East India to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu which is the southernmost tip of Mainland India.
Question 4.
Why is electric engine considered more efficient than the traditional diesel engine?
(A) Cost effective
(B) Higher speed
(C) More accurate
(D) All of these
Answer:
(D) All of these
II. Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow.
India has one of the second largest road networks in the world with a total length of about 56 lakh km (morth.nic.in, Annual Report 2017-18). About 85 per cent of passengers and 70 per cent of freight traffic are carried by roads every year. Road transport is relatively suitable for shorter distance travel. Road transport in modern sense was very limited in India before World War-II. The first serious attempt was made in 1943 when ‘Nagpur Plan’ was drawn.
This plan could not be implemented due to lack of coordination among the princely states and British India. After Independence, twenty-year road plan (1961) was introduced to improve the conditions of roads in India. However, roads continue to concentrate in and around urban centres. Rural and remote areas had the least connectivity by road. For the purpose of construction and maintenance, roads are classified as National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH), Major District Roads and Rural Roads.
Question 1.
What is the length of the Indian road networks as per Annual Report 2017-18?
(A) 56 lakh km
(B) 46 lakh km
(C) 36 lakh km
(D) 26 lakh km
Answer:
(A) 56 lakh km
Question 2.
How much passenger traffic is carried out by roads every year?
(A) 70%
(B) 75%
(C) 80%
(D) 85%
Answer:
(D) 85%
Explanation:
Road transport provides a faster and less costly means of transporting goods over short distances.
Question 3.
What was purpose of the twenty-year road plan introduced after independence?
(A) Bifurcate the roads
(B) To introduce toll tax
(C) Improve the conditions of the road
(D) None of these
AnsweR:
(C) Improve the conditions of the road
Explanation:
In 1943, a twenty-year plan was proposed to increase the road network from 350,000 kilometres (220,000 mi) to 532,700 i kilometres (331,000 mi) by 1963, to achieve a road density of 16 km per 100 km2 of land.
Question 4.
State the importance of national highways.
(A) Connects important places
(B) Very less maintenance cost
(C) Disintegrates into smaller roads
(D) None of these
Answer:
(A) Connects important places
Explanation:
National highways connect capitals, important places, ports and places of strategic importance of various states.
III. Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Air transport is the fastest means of movement from one place to the other. It has reduced distances by minimising the travel time. It is essential for a vast country like India, where distances are large and the terrain and climatic conditions are diverse. Air transport in India made a beginning in 1911 when airmail operation commenced over a little distance of 10 km between Allahabad and Naini. But its real development took place in post-independent period.
The Airport Authority of India is responsible for providing safe, efficient air traffic and aeronautical communication services in the Indian Air Space. The authority manages 125 airports. Now, many private companies have also started passenger services. Air India provides International Air Services for both passengers and cargo traffic. It connects all the continents of the world through its services. Some private companies have also started operations to foreign countries.
Question 1.
What is an example of air travel?
(A) Ferry
(B) Mountain truck
(C) Helicopter
(D) Crane
Answer:
(C) Helicopter
Explanation:
Transport helicopters are used to 1 ferry troops and supplies where the lack of an S airstrip would make transport difficult.
Question 2.
Who is responsible for providing safe, efficient air traffic and aeronautical communication services in the Indian Air Space?
(A) The Airport Community of India
(B) The Airport Authority of India
(C) The Airport Mission of India
(D) All of the Above
Answer:
(B) The Airport Authority of India
Explanation:
The Airport Authority of India is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India.
Question 3.
Why is air travel more expensive than land travel?
(A) Not very frequently taken
(B) High cost of fuel
(C) Limited air crafts available
(D) None of these
Answer:
(B) High cost of fuel
Explanation:
The cost of maintaining aircraft and fuel cost is higher and the costs for the 1 building of aerodromes and avions are much higher. That’s why air travel is so expensive.
Question 4.
Name one private airline operating in India.
(A) GoAir
(B) Air India
(C) Indian Airlines
(D) Emirates
Answer:
(A) GoAir
Explanation:
GoAir is an Indian ultra-low-cost airline based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In October 2017, it was the fifth largest airline in 1 K India with an 8.4% passenger market share.