Class 10 Transport Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Transport

• Significance of transport
• Roadways
• Railways
• Airways
• Waterways

Transport practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   National Waterway No. 1 (NW-1) in India is established along which of the following water bodies?

   1. (a)West Coast Canal between Kottapuram and Kollam
   2. (b)Godavari and Krishna river delta channels
   3. (c)Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri
   4. (d)Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system between Haldia and Allahabad
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   1. Correct option: (d) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system between Haldia and Allahabad+1

   Answer: (d)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is a major advantage of railways over other modes of transport in India?

   1. (a)They require minimum capital investment for track construction across rugged terrain.
   2. (b)They are most economical for long-distance transport of bulky and heavy goods.
   3. (c)They are completely unaffected by weather disruptions in mountainous areas.
   4. (d)They provide door-to-door pickup and delivery of goods.
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   1. Correct option: (b) They are most economical for long-distance transport of bulky and heavy goods.+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Why is a well-developed transport network referred to as the lifeline of a country's economy?

   1. (a)It earns most of the country's foreign exchange through freight charges.
   2. (b)It decides the prices of goods sold in markets across the country.
   3. (c)It links producers with consumers, ensuring the seamless flow of goods, services, and raw materials.
   4. (d)It produces the bulk of the raw materials and fuels that factories in different regions of the country need.
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   1. Correct option: (c) It links producers with consumers, ensuring the seamless flow of goods, services, and raw materials.+1

   Answer: (c)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which statutory body develops and manages civil aviation infrastructure in India?

   1. (a)Inland Waterways Authority of India
   2. (b)Indian Railways Board
   3. (c)National Highways Authority of India
   4. (d)Airports Authority of India
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   1. Correct option: (d) Airports Authority of India+1

   Answer: (d)

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