KSEEB Solutions for Class 9 Geography Chapter 7 Transport

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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 7 Transport

Class 9 Social Science Transport Textbook Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words :

1. Villages and towns are linked by __________ transport.
2. There are __________ national highways passing through Karnataka.
3. The city railway system of Bangalore is called __________ .
4. __________ port is called the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’.
5. The Coastal Railway of Karnataka is called __________ .
Answer :
1. Road
2. 14
3. Namma Metro
4. New Mangalore
5. Konkan Railway

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II. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Explain the importance of road transport.
Answer :
Road transport occupies a very important place in linking the villages and towns. Roads can be constructed easily, at a low cost. People and goods can be transported to each corner of the state. It determines the progress of the agriculture industry etc.

Question 2.
Name the different types of roads in Karnataka.
Answer :
Roads in have been classified into 4 kinds.

  1. National highways,
  2. State Highways,
  3. District roads and
  4. Village roads.

Question 3.
List the important rail routes of Karnataka.
Answer :
Important rail routes of Karnataka are Konkan Railway route, Bangalore Metro Rail route, Ballari, Belagavi, Hassan, etc.

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Question 4.
What are the advantages of air transport?
Answer :
It helps to transport people, post and lightweight goods in a short time. It helps during natural calamities, wars and other emergencies for relief work.

Question 5.
Name the ports of Karnataka.
Answer :
Old Mangalore Port, Malpe, Bhatkal, Hanagarakatte, Kundapura Padubidri, Tadri, Honnavara, Belekeri and Karwar.

III. Match the following :

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A – B
1. Golden Quadrilateral – a. Port
2. Broad gauge – b. Bangalore
3. I-I.A.L. – c. NH-4
4. Belekeri – d. Airport
5. Namma Metro – e. Railways
Answer :
1. (c);
2. (e);
3. (f)
4. (a);
5. (b).