Geography

Q.13. State three points regarding the importance of pipelines in transportation.

Ans.

i). Transportation through pipe lines rules out delay and transportation losses. Many fertilizers plants and thermal power stations are benefiting by the supply of gas through pipelines.
ii). Though the initial cost of laying pipelines is high, but the running cost is very low.
iii). It maintains a continuous supply of gas and oil.
iv). The pipes can be laid through difficult terrains as well as under the sea.
v). The far inland locations of important refineries like Barauni, Mathura, Panipat, etc. could be thought of only because of the pipelines.

Q.14.What is the importance of waterways?

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i). It is the most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
ii). It is a fuel efficient and environment friendly mode of transport.
iii). The element of wear and tear is very less.
iv).More than 95% of the country’s trade volume is moved by the sea.
v). With the development of the National waterways, it has become a main source of transportation for the natural trade.

Q.15.Why is the air transport more useful nowadays? Write four reasons.

Ans.

i). The Airways is the fastest means of transport and saves a plenty of time.
ii). It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, thick forests and long stretches of seas with great ease.
iii). The airways also help in increasing the trade, especially that of perishable products.
iv). It is a comfortable, or rather luxurious and prestigious mode of transport.

Q.16. How can the different mass communication media educate the people?

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i). The radio and television are the main sources of mass communication.
ii). The Electronic Media provides distance education to the people. Programmes like the University Grants Commission U.G.C. help the viewers of learn a lot.
iii). Many programmes related to agricultural productivity, industrial productivity, are shown.
iv). Many programmes related to health and other problems of common people are also shown.
v). These media make people politically aware about their country, and the rest of the world.

Q.17.Distinguish between Railway junction and Sea port.

Ans. Railway Junction

i). The railway junction is the main source of internal trade.
ii). The railway junction is generally found on land.
iii). Transportation of goods and services takes place quickly.

Seaport
i). A Seaport is generally used for external trade.
ii) Seaport is found in coastal areas.
iii) Transportation of goods and services is slow in a seaport.

Q.18. Distinguish between Personal communication and mass communication.

Ans.. Personal communication

i). Personal means of communication are those through which only personal messages are exchanged.
ii). These can be used by an individual for his personal activity.
iii). Telephone, mobiles, postal services, post cards etc are the main source of personal communication.

Mass communication
i). Mass communication means are those through which one can communicate with several people at the same time.
ii). These can be used by the government to create awareness among the people about various national programmes and policies.
iii). Radio, Television, newspaper, etc is the main source of mass communication.

Q.19. What is the importance of tourism?

Ans.

1. Tourism helps in earning foreign exchange.
2. It provides direct as well as indirect employment to the people.
3. It promotes national integration.
4. It supports cottage and handicraft industry because foreigners like to purchase these products.
5. It helps in developing friendly relations with other countries, and promotes international understandings.