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Transport and Communication

CBSE · Class 12 · Geography

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Road Transport in India

  • India has the world's second-largest road network with 62.16 lakh km total length
  • Roads carry 85% of passenger traffic and 70% of freight traffic annually
  • Road transport is most suitable for shorter distance travel
2

Railway Transport System

  • Indian Railways introduced in 1853: Bombay to Thane (34 km) - first line
  • One of the world's longest railway networks with 67,956 km (2019-20)
  • Largest government undertaking in India, divided into 17 zones for management
3

Waterways and Maritime Transport

  • Cheapest, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly mode of transport
  • Most suitable for heavy and bulky materials
  • 14,500 km navigable waterways contributing 1% to transportation
4

Air Transport and Pipeline Systems

  • Air transport: Fastest mode, essential for large distances and diverse terrain
  • Started in 1911 with airmail between Allahabad and Naini (10 km)
  • Airport Authority of India manages air traffic and communication services

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India has the world's secondIndian RailwaysIndia has 14Air transport began in IndiaPipelines transport liquids

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