I. Write the correct answers to the following questions in brackets :
Question 1.
In which district has the metro rail been developed in Rajasthan?
(a) Ajmer
(b) Jaipur
(c) Jaisalmer
(d) Kota
Answer:
(b) Jaipur
Question 2.
Jaisamand lake is situated in which district?
(a) Udaipur
(b) Chittorgarh
(c) Banner
(d) Jalore
Answer:
(a) Udaipur
II. Very Short Answer Type Questions :
Question 1.
When and where did the first train run in Rajasthan?
Answer:
The first train ran in Rajasthan in 1874 AD from Bandikui (Dausa) to Agra Fort (Uttar Pradesh).
Question 2.
Where is the Sanganer International Airport situated?
Answer:
The Sanganer International Airport is situated in Jaipur city.
III. Short Answer Type Questions :
Question 1.
What are the major natural tourist places in Rajasthan?
Answer:
Following are the major natural tourist places in Rajasthan:
Question 2.
Write a note on Road Transportation in Rajasthan.
Answer:
Road transport in Rajasthan is optimally developed as:
Objective Type Questions :
Question 1.
Liquid and gaseous objects are sent from one place to another by:
(a) Road Transport
(b) Rail Transport
(c) Air Transport
(d) Pipeline Transport
Answer:
(d) Pipeline Transport
Question 2.
Which type of transport development possibilities are extremely low in Rajasthan state?
(a) Road Transport
(b) Rail Transport
(c) Pipeline Transport
(d) Water Transport
Answer:
(d) Water Transport
Question 3.
The best and cheapest means of transport for transporting large quantities of heavy goods
(a) Rail Transport
(b) Road Transport
(c) Air Transport
(d) Pipeline Transport
Answer:
(a) Rail Transport
Question 4.
Which railway division of Rajasthan is included in most of the railway transport of Rajasthan?
(a) Bikaner Railway Division
(b) Jodhpur Railway Division
(c) Jaipur Railway Division
(d) Ajmer Railway Division
Answer:
(c) Jaipur Railway Division
Question 5.
The most expensive and fast transportation is:
(a) Rail Transport
(b) Air Transport
(c) Road Transport
(d) Pipeline Transport
Answer:
(b) Air Transport
Question 6.
Maharana Pratap Airport is located at:
(a) In Sanganer, Jaipur
(b) In Ratanada, Jodhpur
(c) In Kishangarh, Ajmer
(d) In Dabok, Udaipur
Answer:
(d) In Dabok, Udaipur
Question 7.
Nakki Lake is situated in which district?
(a) Sirohi
(b) Udaipur
(c) Ajmer
(d) Jaisalmer
Answer:
(a) Sirohi
Question 8.
The Vijay Stambha of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan is a:
(a) Historical tourist place
(b) Natural tourist place
(c) Religious tourist place
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Historical tourist place
Fill in the blanks :
Question 1.
The highway connecting the four metros of India-Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata is called _______________
Answer:
Golden Quadrilateral Plan
Question 2.
The metro rail has started from June, _______________ for the best urban traffic in Jaipur.
Answer:
2015
Question 3.
Travelling from one place to another is known as _______________
Answer:
Tourism
Question 4.
Keoladeo Ghana National Bird Sanctuary of Bharatpur is a _______________ tourist place.
Answer:
Natural
Very Short Answer Type Questions :
Question 1.
Define transportation?
Answer:
The movement of human and goods from one place to another is called transportation.
Question 2.
What are the main modes of transport in Rajasthan?
Answer:
The main modes of transport in Rajasthan are road, rail and air transport.
Question 3.
Why are the chances of development of water transport in Rajasthan extremely low?
Answer:
The possibilities of development of water transport in Rajasthan are less because the state does not meet the boundary of the sea and the rivers are small and impermeable.
Question 4.
Which type of transport has been the most developed transport in Rajasthan?
Answer:
Road transport has been the most developed transport in Rajasthan.
Question 5.
When and where did the first train run in India?
Answer:
The first train started in India in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane in Maharashtra.
Question 6.
How many railway zones are there in Rajasthan? Write their names.
Answer:
Rajasthan has two railway zones,
Question 7.
How many railway divisions are there in Rajasthan? Write their names.
Answer:
Question 8.
Why is the development of rail transport in Rajasthan relatively low?
Answer:
The development of rail transport is relatively low in Rajasthan due to the majority of Rajasthan being desert and mountainous.
Question 9.
Which is the busiest and first international airport of Rajasthan state?
Answer:
‘Jaipur International Airport’ situated at Sanganer, Jaipur is the busiest and first international airport in the state.
Question 10.
In how many parts of Rajasthan’s major tourist destinations can be divided?
Answer:
Major tourist places of Rajasthan can be divided into three parts:
Short Answer Type Questions :
Question 1.
Write a brief note on Rajasthan’s rail transport.
Answer:
Rajasthan’s rail transport:
Question 2.
Write a brief comment on air transport in Rajasthan.
Answer:
Air Transportation in Rajasthan: Due to high cost, the development of air transport in Rajasthan is relatively less. Presently efforts are being made to develop its facilities here for industrialisation and development.
Jaipur International Airport is located in Sanganer which is the busiest and first international airport in the state. In addition, the state has Maharana Pratap Airport at Dabok in Udaipur, an airport of military and civilian importance in Ratanada, Jodhpur and airports at Ajmer Kishangarh, Jaisalmer and Kota.
Question 3.
Currently, for what reasons does human move from one place to another?
Answer:
Presently, humans have to move from one place to another due to many reasons. Such as – entertainment, enjoying natural scenery, watching historical sites, observing culture related facts, religious travel, study, sports, health, office work, business, conference, expedition, family work etc.
Question 4.
Who is the tourist?
Answer:
A tourist is a person who temporarily stays for some time in a place different from his normal daily living environment. After fulfilling his purpose, he returns to his original place.
Question 5.
The state of Rajasthan is a major tourist state of India. Why?
Answer:
Rajasthan is famous all over the world in terms of tourism. Millions of tourists come here every year from many countries of the world and from all the states of India, because of its glorious history and historical events, physical forms like Aravalli, lakes, deserts of Thar, various wildlife, forts, mausoleum , Temples, dargahs, fairs, cultural variations etc. attract tourists. Apart from this, many tourists come here for the purpose of knowing and learning about the cultural variations of Rajasthan, such as folk music, dance, etc.
Question 6.
Explain the importance of tourism.
Or
Why do we encourage tourism?
Answer:
Benefits of Tourism {Importance of tourism):
Long answer type questions :
Question 1.
Into how many parts Rajasthan’s major tourist places can be divided ? Discuss them.
Answer:
Rajasthan’s major tourist places can be divided into three parts. They are
1. Historical Tourism Place: Due to the glorious history of Rajasthan, tourist places of historical and archaeological importance are found in different areas of the state.
2. Natural Tourism Place: Natural tourist spots of Rajasthan include the attractive sand dunes in Jaisalmer; Jaisamand, Fatehsagar, Pichola, Udayasagar etc lakes and Shilpgram in Udaipur; Mount Abu and Nakki Lake in Sirohi, Chulia and Menal Waterfalls in Chittorgarh, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska National Park in Alwar, Keoladeo and Ghana national bird sanctuary in Bharatpur, National Mara Park in Barmer and Chambal Sanctuary in Kota are prominent.
3. Religious tourist place: Religion is very important in the customs and folk culture of Rajasthan. The pilgrimage sites and religious places here are considered as the main centres of tourism.
Prominent among them are –
Apart from these, Jain temples of Rishabhdev (Udaipur), Ranakpur (Pali) and Delwara (Sirohi) also attract tourists.
Question 2.
Write an essay on the efforts being made to promote tourism in the state of Rajasthan.
Answer:
Rajasthan Government has made the following efforts for the development of tourism in the state:
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