Transport and Communication in India

Geography ⇒ Indian Geography

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Describe the impact of transport and communication on the economic development of India.

Describe the role of communication in disaster management in India.

Explain the difference between personal and mass communication with examples.

Explain the importance of mass communication in a democratic country like India.

Explain the role of waterways in the economic development of India.

Explain the term 'Golden Quadrilateral'.

Explain the term 'metalled road'.

Name any two major challenges faced by the Indian transport system.

Which is the longest National Highway in India? (1) NH-44 (2) NH-7 (3) NH-27 (4) NH-2

Which of the following is a benefit of the development of expressways in India? (1) Increased travel time (2) Reduced traffic congestion (3) Higher transportation costs (4) Less safety

Which of the following is a challenge faced by Indian railways? (1) Electrification (2) Gauge conversion (3) Overcrowding (4) Introduction of bullet trains

Which of the following is a limitation of air transport in India? (1) High cost (2) Slow speed (3) Limited to rural areas (4) Not suitable for perishable goods

Fill in the blank: _______ is the largest public sector undertaking in India.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the main means of transport for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances in India.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the oldest and most commonly used means of transport in India.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the main agency responsible for broadcasting radio programmes in India.

State True or False: Inland water transport is suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods.

State True or False: Pipelines are used to transport only water in India.

State True or False: The Indian postal system is the largest in the world.

State True or False: The Konkan Railway runs along the eastern coast of India.