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Lifelines of National economy Social Study Chapter Notes NCERT Class 10

Transportation

It is a system in which goods and people are carried one place to another.

Communication

It is a system of sending and receiving messages.

Trade

Exchange of goods between two parties is called trade.

Note : Land and water transport is known as surface transport.

Highways

The roads connecting distant place are called highways.


6 types according to capacity

  • Express ways or super highways
  • National Highways
  • Highways
  • District Roads
  • Village /Rural roads
  • Border Roads

Delhi- Kolkata – NH2

Kolkata- Chennai-NH5

Chennai- Mumbai-NH4

Mumbai- Delhi8

National Highway

  • They connect one state to another.
  • They are of national importance.

State Highway

  • They connect the state capitals.
  • State public works department controls it.

BRO

Border road organization constructs and maintains border road.