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Lifelines of National Economy

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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A hierarchical diagram showing the classification of roads in India: National Highways, State Highways, Major District Roads, Rural Roads, and Other Roads (Border Roads, International Highways).
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4 Topics · Himachal Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science

Topics in Lifelines of National Economy

1

Transport Systems in India

  • Transport is essential for moving goods and services from supply locations to demand locations
  • India has three main transport domains: land, water, and air transport
  • Efficient transport systems are prerequisites for rapid economic development
2

Roadways

  • India has the second largest road network in the world (62.16 lakh km as of 2020-21)
  • Roads have advantages: lower construction cost, door-to-door service, can traverse difficult terrain
  • Six categories: Golden Quadrilateral, National Highways, State Highways, District Roads, Other Roads, Border Roads
3

Railways

  • Principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India
  • Indian Railways is the largest public sector undertaking
  • First train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853 (34 km)
4

Pipelines

  • Newest mode of transport in India
  • Transport crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas, and solids (as slurry)
  • High initial cost but low running costs

Key Concepts

Transport refers to the movementIndian roads are classified into sixIndian Railways operates on multiple gaugesIndia has 14India has the largest postal network

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