Q2. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B:
Column A
Column B
1. Manali-Leh
(a) Manufacturing, trading, services
2. Waterways
(b) Highest rail route
3. Xining to Lhasa
(c) Agriculture, fishing, forestry
4. Urban areas
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(d) Highest roadways
5. Rural areas
(e) Cheapest mode of transport
Answers
Manali-Leh (b), Waterways (e), Xining to Lhasa (b), Urban areas (a), Rural areas (c)
Explanation:
1. Manali-Leh road, at an impressive height of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, was the highest road in the world. However, presently, Chisumle-Demchok road, at an elevation of about 5,700 meters, is the highest road in the world.
2. Waterways are the cheapest mode of transport. It requires less fuel compared to other means. Also, infrastructure development like roads and bridges is not required.
3. At around 5,000 meters above sea level, Xining to Lhasa is the highest rail route in the world.
4. In urban areas, the majority of the population work in the non-primary sectors.
5. In rural areas, the majority of the population work in the primary sector.