Class 10 / Geography / Lifelines of National Economy / Modes of Transport

ROADWAYS

ROADWAYS India has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about 56 lakh km. In India, roadways have preceded railways. They still have an edge over railways in view of the ea

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RAILWAYS

RAILWAYS Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India. Railways also make it possible for people to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseei

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PIPELINES

PIPELINES Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India. In the past, these were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transport

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WATERWAYS

WATERWAYS Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest me

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AIRWAYS

AIRWAYS Air travel, today, is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport. It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests and also

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