ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   This mode of transport can negotiate steeper slopes:

   1. A. Railways
   2. B. Airways
   3. C. Roads
   4. D. Waterways
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2. 2.
   The capital of Kerala is _______.

   1. A. Thiruvananthapuram
   2. B. Mormugao
   3. C. Kandla
   4. D. Kochi
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3. 3.
   ______ highway is also known as Sher Shah Suri Marg.

   1. a. National Highway 1
   2. b. National Highway 2
   3. c. National Highway 3
   4. d. National Highway 6
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4. 4.
   Which factor does NOT contribute to India having an extensive network of waterways?

   1. A. Vast river system like the Ganges and Brahmaputra
   2. B. Long coastline of over 7,500 kilometers
   3. C. High demand for air transport in remote areas
   4. D. Economic efficiency for transporting bulk goods
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5. 5.
   National Waterway No. 2 lies on which river and between which two places?

   1. A. Ganga River, between Allahabad and Haldia.
   2. B. Brahmaputra River, between Sadiya and Dhubri.
   3. C. Godavari River, between Rajahmundry and Bhadrachalam.
   4. D. Yamuna River, between Delhi and Agra.
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6. 6.
   Why are South Indian rivers not considered ideal for inland water transport?

   1. A. They are perennial and have a consistent water flow throughout the year.
   2. B. They are mostly seasonal, with uneven flow and rocky terrain, making navigation difficult.
   3. C. They are too deep and wide for small vessels to navigate safely.
   4. D. They are primarily used for hydroelectric power generation.
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7. 7.
   Which of the following correctly pairs the types of roads in India with their respective maintenance agencies?

   1. A. National Highways – NHAI; State Highways – Zila Parishads; District Roads – State PWDs
   2. B. National Highways – NHAI; State Highways – State PWDs; District Roads – Zila Parishads; Rural Roads – Local Panchayats
   3. C. Expressways – BRO; Border Roads – NHAI; Rural Roads – State PWDs
   4. D. District Roads – NHAI; Rural Roads – BRO; State Highways – Local Panchayats
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8. 8.
   Which of the following best explains why a well-developed transport network is important for India?

   1. A. It ensures the military can move quickly during conflicts.
   2. B. It facilitates trade, connectivity, and industrial development by enabling efficient movement of people and goods.
   3. C. It reduces the need for digital communication infrastructure.
   4. D. It eliminates the need for local markets and small businesses.
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9. 9.
   In which of the following situations would helicopter services be LEAST likely to be used?

   1. A. Transporting goods between major metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
   2. B. Supporting ONGC operations in offshore installations.
   3. C. Reaching inaccessible areas in Jammu and Kashmir.
   4. D. Assisting during natural disasters in mountainous regions.
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10. 10.
    The international airport in Kolkata is called the ______.

    1. a. Indira Gandhi International Airport
    2. b. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
    3. c. Meenambakkam International Airport
    4. d. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
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