Lifelines of National Economy is an important chapter in Class 10 Geography that highlights the role of transport, communication, and trade in the development of a country. The topic help the students to revise this chapter effectively, we have compiled a set of important MCQs based on the latest CBSE syllabus. Practicing these questions will strengthen your understanding and help you score better in exams.
Lifelines of National Economy Class 10 MCQ
1. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (Dam) | Column II (River) |
|---|---|
| a. Hirakud | i. Chambal |
| b. Gandhi Sagar | ii. Krishna |
| c. Nagarjuna Sagar | iii. Kaveri |
| d. Mettur | iv. Mahanadi |
(A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
2. There are advancements in transportation. Which of the following is the impact of it on globalization?
(A) Increased shipping costs
(B) Reduces the speed of trade
(C) International trade has been limited
(D) Facilitates faster movement of goods
3. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I (Port) | Column II (Type) |
|---|---|
| i. Kandla | 1. Riverine port |
| ii. Mumbai | 2. Deepest landlocked port |
| iii. Visakhapatnam | 3. Biggest port |
| iv. Kolkata | 4. Port developed after independence |
Options:
(a) i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1
(b) i-2, ii-1, iii-3, iv-4
(c) i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3
(d) i-1, ii-2, iii-4, iv-3
4. Why is good transport required if a country wants to grow quickly?
a. They reduce the cost of production.
b. They enable movement of goods and services across space.
c. They increase agricultural productivity.
d. They eliminate the need for traders.
Explanation: Transport ensures goods and services can reach the location where the demand is and make trade and development possible.
5. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of road transport compared to the railways?
a. Lower construction cost
b. Ability to traverse mountains
c. Economical for short distances
d. Suitable for bulk transport compared to long distances
Explanation: Railways are more economical for bulk transport and for long distances.
6. India has the __ largest road network in the world.
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Explanation: India’s road network is the second largest in the world, around 62.16 lakh km (2020–21).
7. The Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways project is implemented and managed by _?
a. Border Roads Organisation
b. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
c. Ministry of Transport
d. Indian Railways
Explanation: NHAI implements the Golden Quadrilateral and corridor projects.
8. Which of the following cities are connected by the Golden Quadrilateral?
a. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
b. Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune
c. Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow
d. Delhi, Patna, Bhopal, Kochi
Explanation: It links Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata through six-lane highways.
9. The Sher-Shah Suri Marg between Delhi and Amritsar is known as which of the following national highways?
a. NH-1
b. NH-2
c. NH-3
d. NH-4
Explanation: Sher-Shah Suri Marg is known as National Highway 1.
10. Which type of roads connect the capitals of a state with district headquarters?
a. National Highways
b. State Highways
c. District Roads
d. Border Roads
Explanation: State highways link state capitals with district headquarters.
11. Which of the following schemes connect every village with all-season motorable roads?
a. Bharat Mala Project
b. Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana
c. Golden Quadrilateral Project
d. Make in India
Explanation: PMGSY focuses on rural connectivity with all-weather roads.
12. Which organization constructs and maintains roads in India’s border areas?
a. NHAI
b. BRO
c. Ministry of Defense
d. State PWD
Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), established in 1960, develops strategic roads in border regions.
13. Which of the following is NOT a classification of roads in India?
a. National Highways
b. State Highways
c. District Roads
d. International Roads
Explanation: Roads are classified into six categories, but “International Roads” is not one of them.
14. The first train in India ran between:
a. Mumbai and Pune
b. Mumbai and Thane
c. Kolkata and Howrah
d. Chennai and Arakkonam
Explanation: The first train in India ran in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane, covering 34 km.
15. Which of the following regions provides favorable conditions for railway growth?
a. Western Rajasthan
b. Northern Plains
c. Himalayan Region
d. Peninsular Plateau
Explanation: The northern plains, with level land, dense population, and rich agriculture, favored railway expansion.
16. The Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline was __ km long.
a. 1,200 km
b. 1,700 km
c. 2,500 km
d. 3,000 km
Explanation: The HVJ pipeline was India’s first major gas pipeline, 1,700 km long, later expanded to 18,500 km.
17. Which inland refinery became possible due to pipelines?
a. Barauni
b. Jamnagar
c. Digboi
d. Kochi
Explanation: Pipelines enabled inland refineries like Barauni, Mathura, and Panipat to function efficiently.
18. Which of the following National Waterways runs along the Ganga River?
a. NW-1
b. NW-2
c. NW-3
d. NW-5
Explanation: NW-1 covers the Ganga stretch between Prayagraj and Haldia (1620 km).
19. What percentage of India’s trade volume is carried by sea?
a. 50%
b. 68%
c. 80%
d. 95%
Explanation: 95% of India’s trade volume (68% in value) is carried by sea routes.
20. Which port was developed after independence to ease pressure on Mumbai port?
a. Paradwip
b. Deendayal (Kandla)
c. Cochin
d. Tuticorin
Explanation: Deendayal Port (Kandla) was developed post-independence to handle trade after Karachi Port was lost.
21. Which of the following ports exports 50% of India’s iron ore?
a. Paradwip
b. Mormugao
c. New Mangalore
d. Vishakhapatnam
Explanation: Mormugao Port in Goa is the premier iron ore exporting port.
22. Which scheme was launched to make air travel affordable for common people?
a. Bharat Mala
b. UDAN
c. Digital India
d. PRASHAD
Explanation: UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) promotes regional connectivity and affordable flights.
23. Which is the largest postal network in the world?
a. USA Postal Service
b. Indian Postal Network
c. Royal Mail
d. China Post
Explanation: India has the largest postal network globally, handling parcels and personal communication.
24. When exports exceed imports, the balance of trade is called:
a. Neutral
b. Favorable
c. Unfavorable
d. Balanced
Explanation: A favorable balance occurs when export value is greater than import value.
25. Which tourism scheme focuses on pilgrimage rejuvenation?
a. PRASHAD
b. UDAN
c. Swadesh Darshan
d. Vibrant Village
Explanation: PRASHAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive.
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