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Geography ch 11 - Transport and Communication — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesGeography ch 11 - Transport and Communication3 Marks
Question
Give the Importance of transportation.
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Answer

Transportation is a basic infrastructure.
The development of transportation infrastructure is an indicator of the development of the particular region or a country.

The importance of transportation can be explained with the help of the following points :

  • Extending trade and network.
  • Rapid industrialisation.
  • Availability of employment opportunities.
  • Regional connectivity.
  • Utility of the site.
  • Overcoming scarcity (deficit).
  • Decreasing regional imbalance1.
  • Tourism development.

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