Practice Railways - 7.1.1.2 | 7. Transport and Communication | CBSE 12 Geography - Fundamentals of Human Geography
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7.1.1.2 - Railways

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are railways primarily used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what types of items need to be moved.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of railways over road transport.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the load capacities of each mode.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of railways compared to road transport?

  • Flexibility
  • Higher speed
  • Capacity for bulky items

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes travelling with heavy loads easier.

Question 2

True or False: Railways have lost their importance with the rise of air transport.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the types of goods that require transport.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the socio-economic implications of building a new railway line in a rural area. What considerations should be taken into account?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about both the positive and negative impacts on the community.

Question 2

How would a global disruption, such as a pandemic, affect railway operations and logistics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how railways may need to adjust to changing economic activities.

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