Q 1. Differentiate between:
(A) Railways and roadways
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(B) Transportation and communication
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(C) Conventional and modern means of communication.
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Q 2. Answer in detail :
(1) ‘Newspapers are used for communication’. Explain the statement.
Ans. (1) The news related to education, culture, social issues, politics, economic events, etc. are published in newspapers. (2) Newspapers are a cheap means of communication. Through newspapers information gets spread to masses at a time. In this way, newspapers are used for communication.
(2) Explain how T.V. is a cheap means of communication.
Ans. (1) The bulletins, programs, serials, etc. related to entertainment, education, culture, social issues, politics, economic events, weather conditions, sports, etc. are broadcast on television. (2) Through television the information is exchanged to masses at a time with high speed. In this way, television is a cheap means of communication.
(3) What types of communications can be done through mobiles?
Ans. The following types of communication can be done through mobiles: (1) Verbal-oral type of communication by using direct calling system. (2) Verbal-written type of communication by using messaging system. (3) Verbal and Non-verbal communication by using various apps (applications). (4) Audiovisual communication by using video calling and video conferencing system.
Q 3. Name them on the basis of the given information:
(1) Five cities with airways services in Maharashtra
Ans. Five cities with airways services in Maharashtra : (1) Mumbai (2) Pune (3) Nashik (4) Nagpur (5) Nanded.
(2) Services available in post offices
Ans. Services available in post offices : (1) Communication (2) Life insurance (3) Savings (4) Banking (5) Spread of information, etc.
(3) National Highways near your area
Ans. NH-4
(4) Ports along the coast of Maharashtra
Ans. Ports along the coast of Maharashtra : (1) Dahanu (2) Vasai (3) Mumbai (4) Gharapuri (5) Shrivardhan (6) Harne (7) Jaigad (8) Ratnagiri (9) Malvan (10) Vengurle, etc.
Q 4. Identify the relation and match the columns making a chain.
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(1) Postal services – Conventional means of communication – Speed post.
(2) Shivneri – Roadways – Comfortable journey.
(3) Internet – World network of connected computers – Exchange of information.
(4) RoRo transport – Railways – Energy, time and labour saving.