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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. |
Do you think this mode of transport is the best means for India’s infrastructural development? Justify.
उत्तर
No, it cannot be considered as the best means of transport.
Reasons:
- Highly undulating terrain
- Presence of swift streams and thick forests
- Landslide and earthquake prone area
- Heavy rainfall in north-eastern states during monsoon
- Non-availability of road construction materials
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
State any two advantages of railways in 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 ____________.
Principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India:
Width of two tracks of Broad Gauge is ____________.
The Indian Railway is now reorganised into:
Which of the following is a factor in influencing the distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country?
'Railways in India promotes the socio-economic life of the country.' Examine the statement.
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.
