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Transport facilitates trade and commerce by carrying goods from the areas of production to that of ______.
consumption
Goods from the areas that have surplus are shifted to those areas which are deficient in those ______.
items
Movement of people from one place to another place in search of ______, education and emergency through transport facility.
job
Communication keeps us informed about the ______'s events and trends.
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Communication brings in positive changes in the life of the people and thereby enhancing their ______ conditions.
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Imagine if one day you come to know that all the modern means of ______ and communication have been stopped due to unavailability of fuel.
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Waterways have been classified into two types – Inland waterways and ______ routes.
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A ship can carry lakhs of tonnes of ______ at a time.
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It is a better mode of transportation for ______ and its products as it involves cross-continental transfers.
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India lacks in ______ deposit and most of it is imported from Middle East countries.
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Inland Waterways Authority of India was constituted in ______ and looks after the development, maintenance and management of inland water ways in the country.
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India has inland navigable waterways measuring ______ km which include canals, rivers, backwaters and narrow bays etc.
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Indian Sea Waterways are categorized into two types: _______________ and International shipping.
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Transporting passengers and cargo between the ports located along the coast of the country is done by _______________ waterways.
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Ships of about _______________ navigation companies are engaged in coastal waterways.
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Coastal waterways handle about _______________ tonnes of cargo through 12 main ports and 189 small and medium class ports.
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Most of the shipping capacity of India is used in _______________ trade.
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The figure shows the locations of major _______________ of India.
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The module is on _______________: Natural Environment, Resources and Development.
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The module is a part of _______________ SCIENCE.
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Border Roads are constructed along the ______ areas of the country for easy accessibility of goods and other requirements of defence personnels.
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The oldest and the longest road in India was built across ______ plain from the north-west to the east on orders of Pashtun emperor, Sher Shah Suri in 16th century.
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Today India has about ______ lakh kms of road network whereas in 1947 it was only 4 lakh kms.
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A group of protestors have blocked the ______ tracks.
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They stopped the ______ and have burnt two bogies on Agra Delhi route.
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Border Roads are constructed and maintained by ______ Road Organization (BRO).
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The Grand Trunk Road is presently divided into ______ (Amritsar to Delhi)and NH-2(Delhi to Kolkata).
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Look at the maps (Fig. 13.2 and 13.3) and find out which ______ highway is nearest to your home and which organization maintains it.
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It is suitable for transporting ______ or high value goods like costly drugs and sophisticated machines in desired time frame.
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Air transport services in India can be classified into the following categories of ______ and International services.
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Pawanhans Helicopter Ltd.(government undertaking) provides air transport to the ______ and Natural gas Corporation, Indian Oil and in the North-Eastern part of the country.
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The only drawback of air transport is the high cost of ______ or transportation.
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In the last few years, the use of air ______ has recorded a rapid increase.
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It is very useful at the time of natural or any other ______ for saving people or supplying goods of their basic requirements immediately.
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Study Notes
Importance of Transport and Communication
- Transport facilitates trade and commerce by carrying goods from areas of production to consumption.
- It helps in the movement of people from one place to another for job, education, and emergency purposes.
Role of Border Roads
- Border Roads are constructed along the bordering areas of the country for easy accessibility of goods and other requirements of defense personnel during war and emergency.
- They are constructed and maintained by the Border Road Organization (BRO).
- The oldest and longest road in India, the Grand Trunk Road, was built across the Gangetic plain in the 16th century.
Road Network in India
- India has a road network of about 330 lakh km, which was only 4 lakh km in 1947.
- The road network is divided into NH-1 (Amritsar to Delhi) and NH-2 (Delhi to Kolkata).
Railways
- Railways are an important means of transportation, but they can be disrupted by protests and blockades.
Water Transport
- Water transport is the cheapest means of transportation, involving no expenditure on construction other than maintenance.
- It is useful for transporting heavy and bulky goods, with a ship able to carry lakhs of tonnes of goods at a time.
- It is fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.
- India has inland navigable waterways measuring 14,500 km, but only 3,700 km of river length is suitable for mechanized boats.
- Inland Waterways Authority of India was constituted in 1986 to develop, maintain, and manage inland waterways.
Types of Waterways
- Inland Waterways: Rivers, canals, backwaters, and narrow bays that are able to reduce traffic on highways and transport goods.
- Ocean Routes: Coastal shipping and international shipping that transport passengers and cargo between ports along the coast of the country and internationally.
Air Transport
- Air transport is suitable for transporting fruits, vegetables, or high-value goods like costly drugs and sophisticated machines in a desired time frame.
- It is useful during natural calamities for saving people or supplying goods of their basic requirements immediately.
- The use of air transport has recorded a rapid increase in recent years.
- Air transport services in India can be classified into domestic and international services, provided by government and private providers.
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Imagine a world without fuel. How would you cope with the challenges of no modern transportation and communication systems? List the problems you would face in this scenario.
