CHAPTER – 28: TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN KARNATAKA
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1. Villages and towns are linked by Road transport.
2. The first Railway Line in Karnataka was established in the year 1864.
3. The district with the least number of district roads in Karnataka is Raichur.
4. The port that is called the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’ is New Mangaluru Port.
5. The West Coastal Railway is called Konkan Railways.
II. Answer the following questions.
6. Explain the importance of road transport.
- Since a vast majority of Karnataka's population resides in rural areas, road transport is essential for connecting villages to towns and cities.
- Roads are relatively inexpensive to construct compared to other forms of infrastructure.
- They provide the unique capability to transport people and goods to even the most remote corners of the state.
- The expansion and maintenance of the road network are direct indicators of the state's progress in agriculture, industry, mining, and commerce.
7. Name the different types of roads in Karnataka.
- National Highways
- State Highways
- District Roads
- Village Roads
8. What are the advantages of air transport?
[attachment_0](attachment)- Air transport is the fastest mode of travel available today.
- It is highly efficient for transporting passengers, mail, and lightweight, high-value goods over long distances in minimal time.
- It is critical during emergencies, such as providing relief during natural calamities, wartime operations, and urgent medical evacuations.
9. Name the ports of Karnataka.
Karnataka's coastline features several ports, including:
- New Mangaluru Port, Old Mangaluru Port, Malpe, Hangarakatte, Kundapur, Padubidri, Bhatkal, Honnawar, Tadri, Belekeri, and Karwar.
III. Match the following.
| A | B |
|---|---|
| i. Golden Quadrilateral | c. NH-44 |
| ii. Sharavathi Bridge | e. Konkan Railway |
| iii. Nationalization of Air Transport | f. 1953 |
| iv. Konkan Railway | a. Mangaluru & Mumbai |
| v. Namma Metro | b. Bengaluru |
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