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