Chapter Overview
This chapter presents the multi-modal transport networks—road, rail, water, air, and pipelines—and communication systems including satellite and digital media. It highlights their classification, distribution (especially in India), locational factors, advantages, disadvantages, recent initiatives and their role in national integration and economic growth. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Important Keywords
- Land Transport: Roads, Railways, Pipelines
- Road Types: National, State, District, Rural, Border, International
- Railways: Broad, Metre, Narrow gauge; Konkan Railway, Trans‑continental lines
- Water Transport: Inland waterways (rivers/canals), Oceanic routes
- Air Transport: Domestic/international, airports, airmail
- Pipelines: Oil and gas transmission networks
- Communication System: Postal, telegraph, telephone, radio, television, internet, satellite
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