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प्रश्न
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
What is the Golden Quadrilateral Project? Discuss three economic benefits of this project.
उत्तर
Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata-Delhi
Three economic advantages are-
- It helps reduce distances between port cities and hinterland.
- It helps in industrial growth.
- It helps in agricultural growth.
- It provides job opportunities.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
State any two advantages of railways in India.
Mention any three geographical conditions that favour rail transport in the Northern Plains of India.
Explain why :
(i) The large area of Western Rajasthan lacks rail transport.
(ii) Northern Plains have a dense network of road and rail transport.
(ii) Pipelines are more suitable for the transportation of petroleum.
Answer the following question.
Give any three reasons to explain why railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India.
Narrow Gauge railway line is found in ____________.
Bulk carrier within India:
Principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India:
The Indian Railway is now reorganised into:
How have physical and economic factor influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railway Network? Explain with examples.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
Do you think this mode of transport is the best means for India’s infrastructural development? Justify.
