100+ Gk Questions on Transport and Services - 2

Question: 6

Write a note on railways?

Railways - There is rail connection even today between Kashmir and Kanyakumari, which was first of all laid by the East India Company. In Tamilnadu, the rail transport is administered by the Southern Railways.

The trains, which were once operated using steam engines, are now being operated using steam engines, are now being operated using diesel and electricity and there are now very fast and express trains.

Furthermore there are suburban trains connecting various places in the city.

In Tamilnadu today there are trains operated using broad, metre and narrow gauges.

Metre gauge tracks are being converted into broad gauge lines.

Rail travel is the cheapest travel for long distances with much comfort.

Question: 7

Write briefly about health traditions?

The allopathic system of medicine is widespread and is integrated with Siddha, Homeopathic and Ayurvedic systems of medicines.

Question: 8

What is meant by recreation?

People used to sing, play, dance, see dramas and cinemas, go to parks in their leisure time. These are all of their enjoyment only. This is called recreation. There are many recreation clubs in towns for the public to enjoy themselves in their leisure time.

Question: 9

Evaluate the necessity of education literacy?

Education is not just to improve levels. It is not for industries and skills alone. But it is definitely for human resource development.

Education helps to understand the problems of culture, quantity and sanitation.

Question: 10

Give a account of rockhounds?

Thousands of young people and adults enjoy collecting rocks and minerals as a hobby. The hobbyists call themselves rockhounds. They trade rocks and minerals just as stamp collectors trade stamps. There are about a thousand rock and mineral clubs in USA and Canada.