Exercises โ
A. Tick the correct answer
1. Which is the most preferred mode of transportation?
โ Roadways โ
2. Indian Railways is the ______ largest in the world.
โ Fourth โ
3. Which was the first city in India to have a metro?
โ Kolkata โ
4. Around when was the printing press invented?
โ 1440 โ
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B. Fill in the blanks
1. In developed countries, there is a network of highways known as ย Expressways which connects the major cities.
2.ย Air transport is the fastest mode of transport.
3. ย Satellites are electronic devices that are sent to space.
4. The idea of mass communication came with the invention of the printing press.
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C. Write (T) for true and (F) for false sentences
1. Television is known as the Information Superhighway. โ F
2. Kolkata doesnโt have a metro rail project. โ F
3. The first television was made in 1926. โ T
4. Air Deccan is Indiaโs leading airline. โ F
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D. Answer the following questions
1. Explain the two types of land transport.
Answer: Land transport is of two types:
Roadways: Includes cars, buses, trucks, and other vehicles that run on roads.
Railways: Trains that run on tracks and are useful for carrying heavy goods and passengers over long distances.
2. Write a short note on water transport.
Answer: Water transport is the oldest means of transport. It includes ships, boats, and steamers that move on rivers, seas, and oceans. It is mainly used for carrying bulky goods and is cheaper than air transport.
3. What do you mean by communication?
Answer: Communication means the exchange of ideas, messages, or information between people. It can be done through speaking, writing, or using electronic media.
4. The idea of mass communication came with the invention of the printing press. How?
Answer: The printing press made it possible to produce books, newspapers, and magazines in large numbers. This helped in spreading information and knowledge to many people at the same time, which is called mass communication.
E. Give reasons
1. Invention of wheel was a revolutionary step in transport.
๐ Because the wheel made the movement of goods and people much easier and faster. It allowed the invention of carts, carriages, and later modern vehicles, which greatly improved transport.
2. Artificial satellites are very useful in communication.
๐ Because satellites help in sending signals for television, radio, telephones, and the internet across long distances quickly. They make global communication possible.
Tech Corner
Using the Internet, find out and make a list of the major airports of India.
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Major airports of India are:
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
4. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
5. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
6. Chennai International Airport, Chennai
7. Cochin International Airport, Kochi
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Values and Life Skills
What are some good manners that you must follow while communicating with others?
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Good manners while communicating:
1. Listen carefully without interrupting.
2. Speak politely and respectfully.
3. Maintain eye contact and a friendly tone.
4. Use โpleaseโ and โthank you.โ
5. Respect othersโ opinions, even if you disagree.
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