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Lifelines of National Economy
Why are efficient means of transport pre-requisites for the fast development of the country? Explain.
Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for the fast development of the country because:
(a) Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances.
(b) Waterways are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
(c) Railways make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business and transportation of goods over longer distances.
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State any three merits of roadways.
Where and why is rail transport the most convenient means of transportation?
What is the significance of the border roads?
What is meant by trade? What is the difference between international and local trade?
Why are the means of transportation and communication called the lifelines of a nation and its economy?
Write a note on the changing nature of the international trade in the last fifteen years.
Northern terminal of the North South Corridor.
The name of National Highway No. 2.
The headquarter of the southern railway zone.
The rail gauge with a track width of 1.676 m.
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