Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

How were the messages delivered in ancient times?

Options:

Beating the drum or hollow tree trunks

Giving indications through smoke or fire

With the help of fast runners

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Human beings have evolved different methods of communication over time. In earlier times, the messages were delivered by beating the drum or hollow tree trunks, giving indications through smoke or fire or with the help of fast runners. Horses, camels, dogs, birds and other animals were also used to send messages. Initially, the means of communication were also the means of transportation. The invention of the postoffice, the telegraph, the printing press, the telephone, the satellite, etc has made communication much faster and easier. Development in the field of science and technology has significantly contributed to bringing about a revolution in the field of communication