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Transport and Communication — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography

What Transport and Communication covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Transport and Communication

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1. Transport and its importance

  • Transport is needed to move goods from the place of production to the market and to move people from one place to another.
  • Transport supports trade, industry, agriculture, administration, defence, and daily life.
  • A large country with varied relief, climate, and population distribution needs an efficient transport network.
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2. Road transport

  • India has about 62.16 lakh km total road length, one of the second largest road networks in the world.
  • Roads carry about 85% of passenger traffic and 70% of freight traffic annually.
  • The first serious attempt at road planning was the Nagpur Plan of 1943.
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3. Rail transport

  • Indian Railway was introduced in 1853 with a Bombay-Thane line of 34 km.
  • Indian Railways network length was 67,956 km in 2019-20.
  • The Indian Railway system has been divided into 17 zones.
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4. Water transport

  • Water transport is the cheapest means of transport and is suitable for heavy and bulky goods.
  • It is fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.
  • Water transport is of two types: inland waterways and oceanic waterways.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Movement of goods, people, and information through transport and communication networks in India

Road TransportNational HighwaysState HighwaysDistrict RoadsRural RoadsOther RoadsBorder Road OrganisationAtal Tunnel

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What are the important topics in Transport and Communication for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Transport and Communication include Transport and its importance, Road transport, Rail transport, Water transport. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Transport and Communication for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Transport and Communication. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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