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Transport And Communication
‘‘Indian railways brought people of diverse cultures together.’’ Support this statement with suitable examples.
Mahatma Gandhi said, the Indian railways “brought people of diverse cultures together to contribute to India’s freedom struggle.”
(i)Indian railways network is one of the longest in the world.
(ii)It facilitates the movement of both freight and passengers and contributes to the growth of economy.
(iii)Railway continues to remain the main means of transport for the masses. Indian Railways is the largest government undertaking in the country
(iv)Indian Railway was introduced in 1853, when a line was constructed from Bombay to Thane covering a distance of 34 km.
(v)The length of Indian Railways network is 64460 km. as on 31 March 2011.
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On which river and between which two places does the National Waterways No. 1 lie?
In which of the following year, the first radio programme was broadcasted?
Which activity does transportation convey? Name three major modes of transportation.
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of pipeline transportation.
What do you mean by communication?
Discuss the contribution of Air India and Indian Airlines in the air transport of India.
Which are the chief means of transportation in India? Discuss the factors affecting their development.
Give a detailed account of the development of railways in India and highlight their importance.
Describe the role of roads in the economic development of India.
Explain the importance and characteristics of different modes of transportation in India .
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