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Transport and Communication — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography
What Transport and Communication covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography · 2026-27
Topics in Transport and Communication
1
Types of Transport Routes and Modes
- Five main transport routes: Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways, and Pipelines
- Roadways include trucks (freight), buses, cars, rickshaws (passengers), and animal transport like mules
- Railways transport both passengers and freight efficiently over long distances
2
Factors Affecting Transport Route Selection
- Emergency situations require fastest transport (airways for long distances)
- Cost considerations favor railways and waterways for heavy freight
- Time limitations determine choice between different modes
3
Relationship Between Physiography and Transport
- Plains facilitate easy transport route development
- Mountainous regions have sparse transport networks due to difficult terrain
- Rivers and water bodies can be both barriers and transport routes
4
Importance of Transportation
- Extends trade networks and market reach
- Enables rapid industrialization by connecting raw materials to factories
- Creates employment opportunities in transport sector
Key Concepts
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Key topics in Transport and Communication include Types of Transport Routes and Modes, Factors Affecting Transport Route Selection, Relationship Between Physiography and Transport, Importance of Transportation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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