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Transport

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Flashcards for Transport — ICSE Class 10 Geography. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Importance of Transport

Why is transport called the lifeline of modern India?

Answer

Transport is called the lifeline of modern India because it supports trade, commerce, industry, movement of people, national integration, and defence. It moves raw materials to factories and finished

Card 2Importance of Transport

What is the transport system of a country?

Answer

The transport system of a country refers to the different means that carry people and goods from one place to another. In India, the main modes are roadways, railways, airways, and waterways.

Card 3Significance of Transport

How does transport help the economy of India?

Answer

Transport helps the economy by moving raw materials to industries, carrying finished products to markets, promoting foreign trade, helping tourism, expanding markets, and creating jobs. It also suppor

Card 4Significance of Transport

How does transport help in social development?

Answer

Transport creates employment, helps people commute to work, supports education in remote areas, connects people from different regions, and reduces the distance between villages and cities.

Card 5Roadways

India has a road network over 5 lakh km. What does this show about road transport?

Answer

It shows that road transport is very important in India and is the second largest road network in the world. Roads are widely used because they provide access to many places, including remote areas.

Card 6Roadways

What are expressways?

Answer

Expressways are multilane, well-paved highways used for fast movement of goods and traffic. They are usually divided by a wide divider and are often toll roads.

Card 7Roadways

Which is India’s first expressway?

Answer

India’s first expressway is the Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway, also known as National Expressway 1 or the Mahatma Gandhi Expressway. It is in Gujarat and connects Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

Card 8Roadways

What are National Highways and who maintains them?

Answer

National Highways are long metalled roads that pass through many states and connect important places. They are maintained by the Central Public Works Department, and NHAI manages a network of over 60,

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What are the important topics in Transport for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Transport covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Transport — ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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