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Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (Given Below). Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
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On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols :
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[5 marks]
(a) 'Efficient means of Transport are pre-requisite for fast development.' Justify the statement.
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(b) 'Roadways have an edge over Railways.' Justify the statement.
[5 marks]
Examine the significance of pipeline as a means of transportation in the country.
[2 marks]
Lifelines of National Economy
For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space. With the development in science and technology, the area of influence of trade and transport expanded far and wide. Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other.
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio, television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in many ways. The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life.
(12.1) How is science an important factor in the development of transport?
(12.2) How has transport integrated socio-cultural plurality? Explain.
(12.3) Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.
[4 marks]