Question

Read the following map and answer the questions given below.

Questions-

1. Which means of transport are visible on the map?
2. In which part of India is the density of railways more?
3. Name five important ports and airports of India.
4. Which parts of India have a sparse network of transport? What could be the reason?
5. Write any one major port of western coast.

Answer 1

1. The means of transport visible on the map are national highways and major ports.
2. The density of railways is more in the northern plains area.
3. Ports: Mumbai, Kochi (Cochin), Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata
   Airports: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram
4. a. North and some north eastern parts of India have a sparse network of transport.
   b. This is because mountain areas, snow-covered mountains, areas with fear of mountain slides, and areas prone to earthquakes have a sparse network of transport. Moreover, the population is extremely less in these areas.
5. Mumbai, Kochi (Cochin), Porbandar, Kandla are the major ports of western coast.