Transportation communication and trade is the topic for the Geography optional answer writing day-61. Paper-2 of the geography optional is easy to score provided aspirants are updated with the current affairs. Transportation communication and trade topics are dynamic and aspirants are requested to be updated with current affairs.
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Akarimota
- Van Tivu
- Silent valley
- Pirotan Island
- Mangla
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Density of road
- UDAN-RCS
- Godavari-Kaveri drainage link
- Golden Quadrilateral
- National Waterway No. 1
Q.3) Evaluate the contribution of Communication and Information Technology to the development of economy and society and examine the relevance of the recently launched ‘Digital India’ programme. (2015) (20 marks)
Q.4) Bring out the development of river water transport in India and its role in regional development. (2016) (15 marks)
Q.5) Discuss the role of railways in urban and regional development in India. (15 marks)
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