Questions Answers For All Chapters – Geography Class 9th
Exercise
Q1. Differentiate between:
(A) Railways and Roadways
| Railways | Roadways |
|---|---|
| Trains run on tracks. | Vehicles run on roads. |
| Suitable for long distances and bulk goods. | Suitable for short distances and door-to-door service. |
| Needs more time to build and maintain. | Easier and cheaper to build. |
(B) Transportation and Communication
| Transportation | Communication |
|---|---|
| Movement of people and goods. | Exchange of information and ideas. |
| Uses roads, railways, airways, etc. | Uses mobile, internet, T.V., etc. |
| Takes more time. | Happens quickly. |
(C) Conventional and Modern Means of Communication
| Conventional | Modern |
|---|---|
| Old methods like letters, newspapers. | New methods like mobile, internet. |
| Slower and takes time. | Fast and easy. |
| Needs physical delivery. | Mostly digital and instant. |
Q 2. Answer in detail :
(1) ‘Newspapers are used for communication’. Explain the statement.
- Newspapers help us know what is happening in our country and the world. They give information about news, sports, business, and weather. This helps people stay updated and connected, making newspapers an important way of communication.
(2) Explain how T.V. is a cheap means of communication.
- Television gives information and entertainment to many people at the same time. One TV set can be used by a whole family or group. Because of this sharing, it becomes a cheap and easy way of communication.
(3) What types of communications can be done through mobiles?
- We can talk, send messages, and do video calls using mobiles. Mobiles also help us send emails and use social media. They are fast, easy, and very useful for both personal and business communication.
Q3. Name them on the basis of the given information:
(1) Five cities with airways services in Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur
(2) Services available in post offices: Letters, parcels, speed post, money orders, banking
(3) National Highways near your area: (Examples) NH-48, NH-60, NH-53, NH-65
(4) Ports along the coast of Maharashtra: Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Ratnagiri Port, Dabhol Port
Q4. Match the columns making a chain:
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|
| Postal services | Roadways | Speed post |
| Shivneri | Comfortable journey | RoRo transport |
| World network | Exchange of information | Internet |
| Railways | Energy, time, and labour saving | Conventional communication |
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