Chapter Overview
This chapter focuses on various modes of transportation—land, water, air—and the development of communication networks in India. It highlights their roles in connecting regions, promoting trade, ensuring accessibility, and facilitating the flow of goods, people, and information. It also explores challenges in infrastructure and efforts to modernize these systems.
Important Keywords
- Transport: Movement of people and goods using different modes (road, rail, water, air).
- Communication: Exchange of information using postal services, telecommunication, and digital media.
- Golden Quadrilateral: Major highway network connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- National Highways: Major roads managed by the central government for inter-state connectivity.
- Indian Railways: One of the largest rail networks in the world.
- Mass Communication: Means of delivering information to a large audience (TV, radio, newspapers).
- Telecommunication: Transmission of information over significant distances via electronic means.
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