I. Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1. Goa is connected to Maharashtra by National Highway ————– .
2. The National Highway between Cortalim and Mormugao harbor is ————— .
3. The naval airport at Dabolim is called ————— .
4. The railway line that runs from north to south of Goa is called the ———— railway.
Answers:
1. Goa is connected to Maharashtra by National Highway
2. The National Highway between Cortalim and Mormugao harbor is
3. The naval airport at Dabolim is called N.S. Hansa.
4. The railway line that runs from north to south of Goa is called the Konkan .
II. Answer the following:
1. Where are industrial estates located in Goa. Name any two.
Ans: The industrial estates located in Goa are Corlim (old Goa) and Sancoale.
2. How are industrial estates useful to people
Ans: The industrial estates help people in giving sheds to people who want to set up industries.
3. What are the main modes of transport in Goa.
Ans: The main mode of transport in Goa are roadways, railways, waterways and airways.
4. How are roads classified.
Ans: Roads are classified into National Highways, state roads, district roads and village roads.
5. Why is Mormugao harbour open throughout the year.
Ans: Mormugao harbor is open throughout the year because it is a natural harbor and is safe from storm.
6. Name the main exports from Goa.
Ans: The main exports from Goa iron ore, manganese ore, cashew nuts, fish, coconut , betel nuts.
7. Find out the names of railway stations in Goa of the railway line that runs from east to west.
Ans: Vasco , Madgaon and Cortalim are the railway stations in Goa .
8. Find out through which talukas NH. 17 passes through the state of Goa. Also find out the names of the two.
Ans: Patradevi and Canacona are the talukas that the NH. 17 passes through the state of Goa.
III. State the following:
i) Two imports into Goa ii) Two railway routes of Goa
iii) Classification of industries iv) Uses of Dabolim airport .
Answers:
i) The two imports into Goa are machinery and food grains.
ii) The two railway routes of Goa are South Central Railway and the Konkan railway.
iii) Industries are classified into large scale, medium scale and small scale .
iv) Dabolim is used by Indian Navy .From here airlines carry passengers and goods to places all over the world.