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Infrastructure of The Indian Economy

ICSE · Class 9 · Economic Applications

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1. Meaning and Types of Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure supports production and distribution activities.
  • It does not directly produce goods, but it helps all productive activities.
  • Examples include railways, roads, dams, canals, power plants, communication, educational institutions, hospitals, dispensaries, and housing.
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2. Importance of Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure is essential for the functioning of an economy.
  • It helps agricultural land and industrial capacity to be used better.
  • It promotes economic development by supporting production.
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3. Transport: Railways, Roads and Water Transport

  • Railways are important for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
  • Railways are useful for carrying many passengers safely and comfortably.
  • Railways are faster and more economical than many other surface transport modes.
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4. Communication: Postal Services and Telecommunications

  • Communication helps in the flow of information in an economy.
  • Postal service has been the backbone of communication for more than 170 years.
  • India has the largest network of postal service in the world.

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Infrastructure refers to all the facilitiesEconomic infrastructure includes services and facilitiesSocial infrastructure includes facilities and institutionsIndian Railways is a stateRoads provide flexible

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