Transport & Communication: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

Transport & Communication questions asked in CBSE board exams

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1. In the given political outline map of the world, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five of them with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : 5  1 = 5 A. …
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2. On the outline political map of the world, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any FIVE of them and write their names on the lines drawn near them : A. Major sea port in Germany. B. Terminal station of Trans-Siberia…
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3. On the given political outline map of the World (on page 21), seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : 5 1=…
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4. On the given political map of the World, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near each feature. A Region of Commer…
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5. Study the given map carefully and answer the questions that follow : Trans-Siberian Railway (19.1) Name the easternmost terminal station of the given rail route. 1 (19.2) Name the most important agro centre along the rail route. 1 (19.3) Name the Sea near to t…
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6. (a) How do the ‘landforms’ and ‘urbanisation’ influence the distribution of world population ? Explain with examples. 5 OR (b) How do ‘water availability’ and ‘industrialization’ influence the distribution of world population ? Explain with examples.
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7. (a) Explain the main characteristics of urban settlements in India. 3 OR (b) Explain the evolution of towns in India.
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8. “Industries should be located at points where the production costs are minimum.” Examine the statement with suitable arguments.
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9. (a) “Railway is the mode of land transport for bulky goods and passengers over long distances.” In the context of this statement, explain the significance of railways in the world. 5 OR (b) “Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to…
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10. Explain the need to extend the network of national highways in India.
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11. Which one of the following cities serve as headquarter of two railway zones ? 1 (A) Kolkata (B) Chennai (C) Jaipur (D) Bilaspur
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12. Which one of the following ports is situated at ‘Zuari Estuary’ ? 1 (A) New Mangalore (B) Kochchi (C) Marmagao (D) Ennore
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13. Study the map of Rhine waterways and answer the questions that follow : 80° 79°30° Duisburg GERMANY Cologne BELGIUM Koblenz Frankfurt Mainz Mannheim Nancr FRA C E Strasbourg DUNTAINS Freib Km50 50Km Basel 80° 79°30° RhineWaterway Name the country in which most…
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14. Study the map of 'Australian Trans-Continental Railway' and answer the questions that follow : 120° 130° 1400 150°E 10° C@RAL SEA INDIANOQEAN 20° 20 30° Port Augus BrokenHili Kalgoorlie Porkes PortPitje Petterborough 309 Albu 40° TASMAN SEA 120° 110° 1300 140°…
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15. (a) ·Indian Railways have facilitated the movement of both freight and passengers and contributed to the growth of economy."' Support the statement with suitable arguments. OR (b) international trade.· Support the statement with suitable arguments.
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16. (a) Assess the growth and significance of service sector in the development of the world economy. OR (b) Assess the growth and significance of transport and communication services in the world economy.
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17. Quest o os 0 to 3 a e S o t s e ype Quest o s ( 3 ) 20. (a)·Nature and human are intricately inter-wined." Analyse the statement. OR (b) ·Human beings utilize the opportunities provided by nature." Analyse the statement.
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18. Identify the district of first phase of construction of Rajasthan canal. 7. (A) Jaisalmer (B) Barmer Jodhpur (C) (D) Ganganagar Page 5 8. (B) (C 9. : hel (A) (A)(R)(R),(A) (B) (A)(R) ,(R),(A)1 (C) (A) , (R) 1 (D)(A) ·, (R) · 1 10. i. ii. iii. iv. fm : (A· i (B…
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19. Identify the main objective of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) from the following : (A) To transport and store natural gas at its depot. (B) To process and allocate natural gas to different states. (C) To transport, process and market natural gas. (D) To…
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20. Study the given map and answer the questions that follow : 1+1+1=3 (19.1) Name the railway line given in the map. 1 (19.2) 2 1 + 2 1 =1 (19.3) Explain the importance of the railway line given on the map. 1 Note : The following question is for the Visually Impa…
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