Transportation, Communication and Trade
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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What is transportation and why is it important for economic development?
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Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. It is crucial for economic development because it enables exchange of goods and people, links distant places, promotes nat…
What percentage of India's total transportation system is made up by roadways?
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Roadways form about 83% of India's total national transportation system. Railways form 9%, airways 6%, and waterways form about 2%.
List the five types of Indian roadways in order of hierarchy.
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1. National Highways 2. State Highways 3. District Roads 4. Village (Approach) Roads 5. Border Roads…
Which is the longest National Highway in India and what does it connect?
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National Highway No. 44 is the longest highway in India. It connects Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) with Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), covering the entire length of the country from north to south.
What is the Golden Quadrilateral Highway System?
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The Golden Quadrilateral Highway System is a network that interlinks four metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It facilitates better connectivity between major commercial and industrial …
When was the Border Road Organization established and what is its purpose?
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The Border Road Organization was established in 1960. Its purpose is to construct roads in border areas for defense and protection of the country, work in inaccessible remote areas, maintain roads, an…
What are Expressways and give an example from Gujarat?
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Expressways are also called Drut Gati Marg. They are four or six-lane highways where vehicles can be driven without obstruction, with overbridges at railway crossings. Example: Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expr…
When and between which places did the first railway in India start?
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The first railway in India started in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. This marked the beginning of India's railway network development.
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