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Transportation, Communication and Trade

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Card 1Transportation Basics

What is transportation and why is it important for economic development?

Answer

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

Card 2Transportation Statistics

What percentage of India's total transportation system is made up by roadways?

Answer

Roadways form about 83% of India's total national transportation system. Railways form 9%, airways 6%, and waterways form about 2%.

Card 3Road Classification

List the five types of Indian roadways in order of hierarchy.

Answer

1. National Highways 2. State Highways 3. District Roads 4. Village (Approach) Roads 5. Border Roads

Card 4National Highways

Which is the longest National Highway in India and what does it connect?

Answer

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.

Card 5National Highways

What is the Golden Quadrilateral Highway System?

Answer

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

Card 6Border Roads

When was the Border Road Organization established and what is its purpose?

Answer

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

Card 7Expressways

What are Expressways and give an example from Gujarat?

Answer

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

Card 8Railway History

When and between which places did the first railway in India start?

Answer

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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