Transport and Communication
A worksheet covering India's transport and communication systems, based on Unit IV, Chapter 7. Total: 40 marks.
Section A: One Word Answers [20 Marks]
Answer the following questions in one word or a short phrase.
What was the Shahi (Royal) road, built by Sher Shah Suri, renamed to during the British period?
Which plan was drawn up in 1943 as the first serious attempt at road development in modern India?
Which authority is responsible for the construction and maintenance of National Highways?
In which year did the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) become operational?
What is the name of the project to connect India's four big metro cities (Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata) with a high-density traffic corridor?
Section B: True or False [20 Marks]
State whether the following statements are True or False, and provide a brief reason for your answer.