9th Standard, Social, Geography CHAPTER 28
TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN KARNATAKA
EXERCISES
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1. Villages and towns are linked by Road transport.
2. The first Railway Line in Karnataka was established in the year 1864.
3. The district with least number of district roads in Karnataka is Raichur.
4. The port that is called the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’ is The New Mangaluru Port.
5. The West Coastal Railway is called Konkan Railways.
II. Answer the following questions in brief.
6. Explain the importance of road transport.
Answer: A large number of people live in rural areas in Karnataka. So, road transport occupies a very important role in linking the villages and towns. Roads can be constructed easily, at low cost. People and goods can be transported to every corner of the state. Development of roads determines the progress of the state’s agriculture, industry, mining and commerce.
7. Name the different types of roads in Karnataka.
Answer: The different types of roads in Karnataka are as follows.
1. National highways,
2. State highways,
3. District roads and
4. Village roads
8. What are the advantages of air transport?
Answer: The advantages of air transport are as follows.
1. Air transport is the fastest mode of transport.
2. It helps to carry people, mail and lightweight goods to distant places in the shortest time.
3. Air transport is of great help during natural calamities, wars and other emergencies.
4. However, it is the costliest mode of transport and not available to everyone. But very helpful to the people who are working in abroad.
9. Name the ports of Karnataka.
Answer: The ports of Karnataka are,
1. New Mangalore Port
2. Old Mangalore Port
3. Karwar Port
In addition to the Mangaluru port, thirteen smaller ports have been developed. These are Old Mangaluru Port, Malpe, Hangarakatte, Kundapura, Padubidri, Bhatkal, Honnavara, Tadri, Belekeri and Karwar
III. Match the following.
A. B
i. Golden Quadrilateral a. Mangaluru & Mumbai
ii. Sharavathi Bridge b. Bengaluru
iii. Nationalization of Air Transport c. NH-44
iv. Konkan Railway d. Airport
v. Namma Metro e. Konkan Railway
f. 1953
III. Match the following.
A. B
i. Golden Quadrilateral c. NH-44
ii. Sharavathi Bridge e. Konkan Railway
iii. Nationalization of Air Transport f. 1953
iv. Konkan Railway a. Mangaluru & Mumbai
v. Namma Metro b. Bengaluru
Additional Questions and Answers:
1 . Describe National Highway.
Answer: Roads which link important cities, capitals of states and ports are called National highways. These are well-planned wide roads and are two- lane, four- lane and six- lane roads. They are under the authority of the Central Government, and are managed by the ‘National Highways Authority of India’ (NHAI).
2. What is State Highway? Which is longest and shortest State Highways of Karnataka?
Answer: Roads which link the capital city of Bengaluru with district headquarters, major towns and other highways are called State Highways. The construction and maintenance of these roads rests with the State Government. Karnataka has 27,880 kms of state highways. Belagavi has the longest state highway whereas Bengaluru has the least.
3. Which are district roads? Which district have maximum number of district roads?
Answer: Roads which link district headquarters with taluk headquarters, major towns, villages, railways and major highways are called District roads. Tumakuru district has maximum district highways, and Raichur has the least.
4. Which roads are called as Rural roads?
Answer: Roads which link taluk headquarters with village and district highways are called Rural roads.
5. Explain about Konkan railway.
Answer: This is the most important railway route of West Coast. This is called Konkan Railway. It links Mangaluru and Mumbai, and has reduced the time for travelling from 41 hrs to 18 hrs. Its length is 273 kms with 13 main and 310 other bridges. Of these, Sharavathi river bridge (2.2kms) the longest bridge and Kali river bridge (1.2 kms) are the important bridges. Since this railway passes through many tunnels and across bridges, one can enjoy the natural beauty and scenery.
IV. Activity.
1. Mark and name the highways passing through Karnataka on a map.
V. Projects.
1. Write a paragraph on your experience of railway journey.
2. Write a note on your local transport system.
