In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 15, titled "Transport and Communication", students explore the significance of transport and communication networks in linking different regions and facilitating economic activities. The chapter delves into the various modes of transport, such as roadways, railways, waterways, and airways, as well as communication systems, including postal services, telecommunications, and digital networks. It emphasizes the role of transport and communication in promoting globalization and economic integration.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Geography Chapter 15 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Transport and Communication.
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Class 12 Geography Chapter 15 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Geography Chapter 15: Transport and Communication. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which of the following features is not true regarding NHAI?
(a) It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.
(b) It is responsible for constructing and maintaining National Highways.
(c) It also constructs village link roads.
(d) NHAI was operationalized in 1995.
2. Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option :
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Column - I (Railway zone)
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Column - II (Headquarter)
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i. North Central
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1. Secunderabad
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ii. East Central
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2. Allahabad/Prayagraj
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iii. West Central
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3. Hajipur
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iv. South Central
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4. Jabalpur
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(a) i – 1, ii – 2, iii – 3, iv – 4 (b) i – 4, ii – 3, iii – 2, iv – 1
(c) i – 3, ii – 4, iii – 1, iv – 2 (d) I – 2, ii – 3, iii – 4, iv – 1
3. Read the following statements regarding Border Roads and choose the correct option:
I. Border roads are strategically important.
II. They strengthen defence preparedness.
III. ‘National Highways Authority of India’ construct these roads.
IV. They are helpful in accelerating economic development.
(a) Only I, II and III are correct. (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(c) Only, II and IV are correct. (d) Only I, II and IV are correct
4. Which among the following is the westernmost station of East-West corridor?
(a) Kolkata (b) Guwahati (c) Porbandar (d) Mumbai
5. Which one of the following is the easternmost station of the East-West corridor?
(a) Guwahati (b) Bhopal (c) Kolkata (d) Silchar
Class 12 Geography Chapter 15 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 15: Transport and Communication. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Explain the functions of the National Highway Authority of India.
(CBSE 2022, 3M)
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- “Konkan railway’ is the important achievements of the Indian railways.” Support the statement
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3 .Describe any three major problems of road transport in the world.
(CBSE 2018, 3M)
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4. Describe any three features of Konkan Railway.
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5. “India has one of the second largest road networks in the world”. Support the statement.
(CBSE 2023, 5M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 15: Transport and Communication
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Transport and Communication
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16.1 Changing Pattern of Composition of India's Exports
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16.2 Changing Pattern of Composition of India's Import
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16.3 Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade
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16.4 Airports
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 15
In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 15, "Transport and Communication," students explore the critical role of transport and communication systems in linking regions and fostering economic integration. The chapter highlights the efficiency of various modes of transport and the importance of digital communication in globalization.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the relationship between connectivity and development. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of transport and communication geography and its applications.