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Television signals can also be received all over India. Since television sets are

expensive. Our government has installed television sets at community centres in
several villages in India.

Now I Know :

• The four modes of transport are roadways, railways, waterways
and airways.

• Roads are the most convenient mode of transport.

• India has a large network of roads.

• India has one of the world's largest railway network.
• Waterways are the cheapest mode of transport especially useful

for transporting bulky goods.

• Letters, telegrams and telephone are used for personal communication,
Newspapers, radios, televisions and internet are different means of
mass communication.

• Internet is a fast growing form of communication today.

A. Oral Questions:

1. Name the largest express highway project launch in India.

2. Which is the most expensive means of transport?

B. Tick (3) the correct option:

1. Which is the fastest mode of transport?

(i) train (ii) aeroplane (iii) ship

2. The best mode of transport for sending relief supplies to flood affected

areas is:

(i) train (ii) bus (iii) helicopter

3. Messages sent through computers connected to the Internet are called:

(i) fax (ii) e-mail (iii) speedpost

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