Transport and Communication
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See them allWhat is the total length of India's road network and what percentage of passenger and freight traffic does it carry?
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India has one of the world's second largest road networks with a total length of about 62.16 lakh km. Roads carry about 85% of passenger traffic and 70% of freight traffic annually. This makes road tr…
Define National Highways and state their significance in India's transport system.
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National Highways are main roads constructed and maintained by the Central Government for inter-state transport, movement of defense personnel and materials in strategic areas. They connect state capi…
What is the Golden Quadrilateral project and which cities does it connect?
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The Golden Quadrilateral is a 5,846-km long 4/6 lane high density traffic corridor that connects India's four major metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. This project aims to considerably…
Describe the North-South and East-West corridors of India.
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North-South Corridor: Connects Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) with Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) covering 4,076 km, including Kochi-Salem Spur. East-West Corridor: Connects Silchar (Assam) with Porbandar (Gu…
What is the Border Road Organisation (BRO) and when was it established?
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The Border Road Organisation (BRO) was established in May 1960 to accelerate economic development and strengthen defense preparedness through rapid improvement of strategically important roads along n…
Which is the world's longest highway tunnel built by BRO and what is its significance?
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The Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) is the world's longest highway tunnel built by BRO. It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier, the valley was cut off for about 6 months annually…
When was Indian Railways introduced and what was the first railway line?
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Indian Railways was introduced in 1853 when the first line was constructed from Bombay to Thane covering a distance of 34 km. It is now one of the longest railway networks in the world and the largest…
How many railway zones does India have and why was this division necessary?
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India has divided its railway system into 17 zones due to the very large size of the network that puts pressure on centralized management. Each zone has its headquarters for better administration and …
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