Lifelines Of National Economy
Q) What are the three main domains of transport on Earth?
Answer: land, water, air
Q) What is the purpose of transport?
Answer: to move goods and services from supply locations to demand locations
Q) What are some of the benefits of efficient transport?
Answer: faster development, increased trade, improved communication
Q) What is the role of the National Highways in India?
Answer: to connect major cities and reduce travel time
Q) What are some of the challenges faced by Indian Railways?
Answer: ticketless travel, theft, damage to property
Q) What are the advantages of pipeline transport?
Answer: low cost, minimal environmental impact, suitable for bulky goods
Q) What are some of the limitations of waterways?
Answer: slow speed, limited reach, dependence on water levels
Q) What are the major sea ports in India?
Answer: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Q) What are the advantages of air travel?
Answer: speed, comfort, accessibility to remote areas
Q) What are some of the challenges of communication in India?
Answer: limited access to technology in rural areas, language diversity
Q) What is the role of the Indian postal network?
Answer: to deliver mail and parcels throughout the country
Q) What are some of the benefits of mass communication?
Answer: entertainment, education, awareness of government programs
Q) What is the difference between export and import?
Answer: export is selling goods to another country, import is buying goods from another country
Q) What is a favourable balance of trade?
Answer: when the value of exports exceeds the value of imports
Q) What are some of the benefits of tourism in India?
Answer: economic growth, job creation, cultural exchange
