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What is transport and why is it called the 'nervous system' of a nation?
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Transport is the movement of goods, services, information and materials from one place to another. It is called the 'nervous system' of a nation because just as the nervous system connects different p…
List the four main types of transport systems in India.
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The four main types of transport systems in India are: 1. Road Transport - using highways, state roads, district roads, and village roads 2. Rail Transport - using railway network across the country 3…
What is NH-44 and what makes it significant?
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NH-44 (National Highway 44) is the longest national highway in India, stretching 3,745 kilometers. It starts from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir in the north and ends at Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu in th…
Compare the Golden Quadrilateral and Corridor Highways under the National Highway Development Project.
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Golden Quadrilateral (5,846 km): Links four major metropolitan cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata through 4/6 lane highways in a quadrilateral shape. Corridor Highways (7,300 km): Include No…
Why are roads particularly important for India's agricultural development?
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Roads are crucial for India's agricultural development because: 1. India is predominantly an agricultural nation with village-based farming 2. Roads enable farmers to transport agricultural produce fr…
What are the main problems faced by road transport in India?
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Main problems of road transport in India include: 1. Village and district roads become unfit during rainy season due to poor drainage and construction 2. Environmental pollution and increased vehicle …
When and where was the first railway line laid in India?
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The first railway line in India was laid between Mumbai and Thane in Maharashtra on April 16, 1853. This marked the beginning of railway transport in India, which has now grown to become the largest r…
Why are railways called the 'lifeline of the nation'?
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Railways are called the 'lifeline of the nation' because: 1. They play a vital role in economic development by connecting different regions 2. They can carry heavy goods and large numbers of passenger…
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