"A dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a pre-requisite for local, national and global trade of today". Justify the statement.

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How has the world been converted into a global village? Explain.

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As an industry, how has tourism a bright future in India? Explain.

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Describe the changing nature of the international trade in the last fifteen years.

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What are district roads? Who maintains it?

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What are  rural roads? Under which scheme every village is linked to a major town?

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Mention some of the problems faced by the Indian Railways.

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Explain any four major problems faced by Indian Railways.

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Write any three points of importance of waterways?

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"Efficient means of transport are a prerequisite for fast development". Express your views in favour of this statement.

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Why is there a dense network of railway transport found in the Northern Plains?

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Road and Rail transport in India are not competitive but complementary to each other. Justify the statement.

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Which are the three important networks of pipeline transportation in India?

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How do the means of communication play a vital role in creating awareness among the people?

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What is the importance of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana?

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