Transport and Communication
Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography
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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
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
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
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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