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Transport

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Quick revision notes for Transport — ICSE Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Importance and Significance of Transport System

  • Transport is called the 'lifeline' of modern India and foundation of economic infrastructure
  • Facilitates movement of goods from producers to consumers and vice versa
  • Essential for rapid economic growth in developing countries like India
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Economic and Social Benefits of Transport

  • Economic Benefits: Growth of industrial and agricultural production, promotes foreign trade and tourism, expands domestic and international markets, backbone of country's economy
  • Social Benefits: Creates employment opportunities, enables daily commuting to workplaces, expands education to remote areas, brings people together from different parts, reduces distance between citie
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Roadways - Classification and Features

  • India has second largest road network in the world (over 5 lakh km as of 2016)
  • Classification: Expressways, National Highways, State Highways, District Roads, Village Roads, International Highways, Border Roads
  • Expressways: Multi-lane highways with controlled access, 4-8 lanes, toll roads, speed limit 120 km/hr
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transport

  • Advantages: Cheapest means of transport, door-to-door service, suitable for difficult terrain and high altitudes, safer for perishable goods, links railways and ports, suitable for short distances
  • Disadvantages: Poor maintenance of unmetalled roads, traffic jams, lack of roadside amenities, shortage of funds for maintenance, unstable government policies, frequent toll taxes and check-posts

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