Conquering Distances : Transport and its means
Q.1. What was the turning point in the history of the transport system?
Q.2. Who invented the steam engine?
Q.3. Who made the first steam engine?
Q.4. Who built the first train pulled by a steam engine?
Q.5. What was the name of the first train pulled by the steam engine?
Q.6. Which kind of engines are used other than steam engines?
Q.7. What are the modes in which the transport system can be divided?
Q.8. Name the most famous highways of the world?
Q.9. Name two most famous roads of the world?
Q.10. Which countries are connected to India by roads?
Q.11. Give an account of important roadways of India.
Q.12. Who built the Grand Trunk Road?
Q.13. G.T. Road connects which two cities?
Q.14. Which road system shall connect all the four metro cities?
Q.15. The first railway line in India was built between which two cities and when?
Q.16. What is the rank of India in terms of railway network in Asia and the World?
Q.17. Which two Indian cities have a metro?
Q.18. Name the fastest trains in India?
Q.19. Which train runs from Paris to Istambul?
Q.20. Which is the longest railway line in the world?
Q.21. Which two cities are connected by the longest railway line?
Q.22. Which is the fastest train in the world?
Q.23. Which is the cheapest means of transport?
Q.24. Which is the slowest means of transport?
Q.25. Name the two most important canals in the world.
Q.26. Who invented the aeroplane and in which year?
Q.27. What was the name of the first aeroplane?
Q.28. Name some operating airlines.
Q.29. Give a list of some major airports in India.
Q.30. What are the problems associated with development of transport?
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