To help you in the revision process, we are presenting 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 2 match-the-following questions from chapter 7, “Lifelines of National Economy.” These questions cover the main points that are more likely to come up in exams and can be termed important questions. Solving these questions will help you understand and remember the chapter’s key concepts. Good luck!
Lifelines of National Economy Multiple choice questions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 7
Question 1. Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the east-west corridor?
a) Mumbai and Nagpur
b) Silchar and Porbandar
c) Mumbai and Kolkata
d) Nagpur and Siligudi
Answer:
b) Silchar and Porbandar
Question 2. Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?
a) Railways
b) Roadways
c) Pipeline
d) Waterways
Answer:
c) Pipeline
Question 3. Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
b) Maharashtra
Question 4. Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast?
a) Chennai
b) Paradwip
c) Tuticorin
d) Vishakhapatnam
Answer:
d) Vishakhapatnam
Question 5. Which one of the following is the most important mode of transportation in India?
a) Pipeline
b) Railways
c) Roadways
d) Airways
Answer:
c) Roadways
Question 6. Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries?
a) Internal trade
b) International trade
c) External trade
d) Local trade
Answer:
b) International trade
Question 7. Which of the following is an advantage of road transport over rail transport?
a) Higher construction costs
b) Limited terrain accessibility
c) Economical for short distances
d) High loading and unloading costs
Answer:
c) Economical for short distances
Question 8. Which of the following is a characteristic of national highways?
a) They connect rural areas
b) They are maintained by local authorities
c) They link extreme parts of the country
d) They are limited to state capitals
Answer:
c) They link extreme parts of the country
Question 9. What is the main objective of the Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways project?
a) Increase rural connectivity
b) Link all district headquarters
c) Reduce time and distance between mega cities
d) Promote international trade
Answer:
c) Reduce time and distance between mega cities
Question 10. What is the primary purpose of the Border Roads Organisation?
a) Develop urban infrastructure
b) Construct and maintain roads in border areas
c) Promote tourism
d) Connect state capitals
Answer:
b) Construct and maintain roads in border areas
Question 11. Which port was developed to ease the volume of trade on the Mumbai port after the Partition of India?
a) Paradwip
b) Tuticorin
c) Kandla
d) Vishakhapatnam
Answer:
c) Kandla
Question 12. Which one of the following waterways has been declared as National Waterway No. 1?
a) The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
b) The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri
c) The West-Coast Canal in Kerala
d) The Godavari and Krishna rivers
Answer:
a) The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
Question 13. Which port is the premier iron ore exporting port of India?
a) Chennai
b) Marmagao
c) Kochchi
d) New Mangalore
Answer:
b) Marmagao
Question 14. Which port is located at the entrance of a lagoon with a natural harbour?
a) Chennai
b) Paradwip
c) Tuticorin
d) Kochchi
Answer:
d) Kochchi
Question 15. What is the primary function of the Jawaharlal Nehru port?
a) Handle bulk cargo
b) Decongest Mumbai port
c) Export iron ore
d) Serve as a fishing port
Answer:
b) Decongest Mumbai port
Question 16. What is the main focus of the UDAN scheme?
a) Develop sea ports
b) Promote international trade
c) Promote regional connectivity
d) Enhance railway infrastructure
Answer:
c) Promote regional connectivity
Question 17. What does the second-class mail in India include?
a) Cards and envelopes
b) Book packets and registered newspapers
c) Parcels
d) First-class mail
Answer:
b) Book packets and registered newspapers
Question 18. What is the main economic activity associated with tourism in India?
a) Manufacturing
b) Agriculture
c) Trade
d) National integration
Answer:
d) National integration
Question 19. Which one of the following is an inland riverine port?
a) Kolkata
b) Vishakhapatnam
c) Chennai
d) Paradwip
Answer:
a) Kolkata
Question 20. Which state has the longest inland waterways in India?
a) Kerala
b) Assam
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) West Bengal
Answer:
b) Assam
Question 21. What is the significance of the Atal Tunnel?
a) It connects Delhi and Mumbai
b) It facilitates year-round connectivity between Manali and Lahul-Spiti valley
c) It connects Srinagar and Kanniyakumari
d) It is the longest tunnel in the world
Answer:
b) It facilitates year-round connectivity between Manali and Lahul-Spiti valley
Question 22. What is the purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana?
a) Connect rural areas with towns
b) Develop national highways
c) Promote air travel
d) Enhance railway connectivity
Answer:
a) Connect rural areas with towns
Question 23. What is the primary advantage of pipeline transport?
a) Low initial cost
b) High maintenance cost
c) Minimal trans-shipment losses
d) High construction cost
Answer:
c) Minimal trans-shipment losses
Question 24. Which city is connected to the upper Assam oil fields by a pipeline?
a) Kolkata
b) Kanpur
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer:
b) Kanpur
Question 25. What type of trade is carried out within a state in India?
a) International trade
b) National trade
c) State-level trade
d) Local trade
Answer:
c) State-level trade
Question 26. What is the main purpose of the Border Roads Organisation?
a) Construct urban roads
b) Develop railways
c) Maintain roads in border areas
d) Promote tourism
Answer:
c) Maintain roads in border areas
Question 27. Which of the following is not a major sea port in India?
a) Kandla
b) Paradwip
c) Vishakhapatnam
d) Lucknow
Answer:
d) Lucknow
Question 28. What is the focus of the Digital India Programme?
a) Promote agriculture
b) Enhance manufacturing
c) Enable knowledge-based transformation
d) Develop national highways
Answer:
c) Enable knowledge-based transformation
Question 29. Which one of the following is the largest producer of feature films in the world?
a) USA
b) China
c) India
d) Japan
Answer:
c) India
Question 30. Which mode of transport is best suited for transporting heavy and bulky goods?
a) Railways
b) Roadways
c) Airways
d) Waterways
Answer:
d) Waterways
Match the columns for Class 10 Geography Chapter 7 – Lifelines of National Economy
Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. North-South Corridor | A. Haldia to Allahabad |
| 2. East-West Corridor | B. Mumbai to Thane |
| 3. First train in India | C. Srinagar to Kanyakumari |
| 4. National Waterway No. 1 | D. Silchar to Porbandar |
| 5. National Waterway No. 2 | E. Sadiya to Dhubri |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. North-South Corridor | C. Srinagar to Kanyakumari |
| 2. East-West Corridor | D. Silchar to Porbandar |
| 3. First train in India | B. Mumbai to Thane |
| 4. National Waterway No. 1 | A. Haldia to Allahabad |
| 5. National Waterway No. 2 | E. Sadiya to Dhubri |
Question 2
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Major port on the east coast | A. Paradwip |
| 2. Port with a natural harbour | B. Vishakhapatnam |
| 3. Premier iron ore exporting port | C. Mumbai |
| 4. Inland riverine port | D. Marmagao |
| 5. Port developed after Partition | E. Kolkata |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Major port on the east coast | A. Paradwip |
| 2. Port with a natural harbour | B. Vishakhapatnam |
| 3. Premier iron ore exporting port | D. Marmagao |
| 4. Inland riverine port | E. Kolkata |
| 5. Port developed after Partition | C. Mumbai |
MCQ Geography Class 10 Questions and Answers for Other Chapters
- Chapter 1 – Resources and Development MCQ
- Chapter 2 – Forest and Wildlife Resources MCQ
- Chapter 3 – Water Resources MCQ
- Chapter 4 – Agriculture Class 10 MCQ
- Chapter 5 – Minerals and Energy Resources MCQ
- Chapter 6 – Manufacturing Industries MCQ
