Transport — Flashcards

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Transport is called the lifeline of modern India because it supports trade, commerce, industry, movement of people, national integration, and defence. It moves raw materials to factories and finished …

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The transport system of a country refers to the different means that carry people and goods from one place to another. In India, the main modes are roadways, railways, airways, and waterways.

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Transport helps the economy by moving raw materials to industries, carrying finished products to markets, promoting foreign trade, helping tourism, expanding markets, and creating jobs. It also suppor…

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Transport creates employment, helps people commute to work, supports education in remote areas, connects people from different regions, and reduces the distance between villages and cities.

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It shows that road transport is very important in India and is the second largest road network in the world. Roads are widely used because they provide access to many places, including remote areas.

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Expressways are multilane, well-paved highways used for fast movement of goods and traffic. They are usually divided by a wide divider and are often toll roads.

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India’s first expressway is the Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway, also known as National Expressway 1 or the Mahatma Gandhi Expressway. It is in Gujarat and connects Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

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National Highways are long metalled roads that pass through many states and connect important places. They are maintained by the Central Public Works Department, and NHAI manages a network of over 60,…