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Transport And Communication — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

What Transport And Communication covers in NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Importance of Transport, Road.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Transport And Communication

1

Importance of Transport and Communication

  • Transport carries goods from places of production to places of consumption.
  • It helps people travel for jobs, education, business, pilgrimage, and emergencies.
  • Communication keeps people informed about events, ideas, and information.
2

Road Transport

  • Roads are the most commonly used means of transport.
  • They provide door-to-door service through vehicles like buses, cars, bicycles, scooters, rickshaws, and trucks.
  • Roads are cheaper and more convenient for short distances and small loads.
3

Road Network in India

  • Village roads constitute about 80% of the total road length in India.
  • District Roads account for 14% of the total road length in India.
  • State highways constructed by SPWD constitute 4% of the total road length in the country.
4

Railways in India

  • Indian Railways started in 1853 from Bombay to Thane covering 34 km.
  • Indian Railway network is the largest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, with length of more than 64000 km.
  • Indian Railways is the largest government undertaking employing 1.6 million people with a separate budget.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Transport and communication are the lifelines of a country because they connect people, goods, places, and ideas, and support national development

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What are the important topics in Transport And Communication for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Transport And Communication include Importance of Transport and Communication, Road Transport, Road Network in India, Railways in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Transport And Communication for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 83 practice questions on Transport And Communication. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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