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Unit 2 Ch 7 : Lifelines of National Economy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 7 : Lifelines of National Economy5 Marks
Question
Write a short note on Indian Railways discussing its network and importance.
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What is the importance of railway transport?
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Answer

  1. Apart from an important means of transport, the Indian Railways have been a great integrating force for more than 150 years.
  2. They have a network of about 7,112 stations spread over a route length of 66,687km with a fleet of 11,122 locomotives, 70,241 passenger coaches and 2,54,006 wagons (as per data 2015-16).
  3. Railways are the prime mode of transportation for goods and passengers in India.
  4. They make it possible to conduct varied activities like business, sightseeing and pilgrimage along with transportation of goods over longer distances.
  5. They are suitable for long distance travel and play an important role in national integration.
  6. They bind the economic life of the country as well as accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.
  7. The Indian Railways is the largest public sector undertaking in the country. The first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane in 1853, covering a distance of 34km.

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