Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
| Transportation | Characteristic | ||
| (A) | Air Transport | (I) | One of the largest network in the world |
| (B) | National Highway | (II) | Cheapest means of transport |
| (C) | Indian Railways | (III) | Fastest means of movement |
| (D) | Water Transport | (IV) | Connects State capitals |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
(A) Air Transport — this matches (III) Fastest means of movement. Planes cut travel time, so air transport is the fastest, though costly.
(B) National Highway — this matches (IV) Connects State capitals. National Highways are built by the Central Government for inter-state movement and join the state capitals, major cities and ports.
(C) Indian Railways — this matches (I) One of the largest network in the world. The Indian railway network is one of the longest in the world. “Largest” in the question means the same long network.
(D) Water Transport — this matches (II) Cheapest means of transport. Waterways are the cheapest and suit heavy and bulky goods.
NCERT (2026-27): “Air Transportation Air transport is the fastest means of movement from one place to the other.” “National Highways The main roads which are constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as the National Highways. These roads are meant for inter-state transport and movement of defence men and material in strategic areas. These also connect the state capitals, major cities, important ports, railway junctions, etc.” “Rail Transport Indian Railways, network is one of the longest in the world.” “Water Transport Waterways is an important mode of transport for both passenger and cargo traffic in India. It is the cheapest means of transport and is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky material.” |