Class 12 Geography - Chapter 7: Transport and Communication
Explore India’s transport and communication systems in Class 12 Geography Chapter 7. Understand roadways, railways, airways, and digital infrastructure in national development.
Overview
This chapter discusses the development and distribution of various modes of transport and communication systems in India, including roadways, railways, airways, waterways, and digital networks. It emphasizes their role in national integration and economic development.
Why This Chapter Matters
Efficient transport and communication networks are essential for trade, governance, connectivity, and balanced regional development. This chapter helps students understand spatial mobility and infrastructure planning.
Real-Life Applications
- Understanding the hierarchy and importance of road, rail, air, and water transport systems in India.
- Analyzing challenges like congestion, outdated infrastructure, and accessibility.
- Studying the role of communication—postal, telecom, and digital—in bridging regional divides.
Skills You Will Learn
- Mapping national highways, railway zones, ports, and communication hubs.
- Interpreting statistical data on freight, passenger movement, and communication reach.
- Evaluating infrastructure growth and its impact on rural and urban connectivity.
Explore and Test Your Knowledge
Practice Test
Test your knowledge with our practice test.
Scheduled Talent Test
Participate in the weekly talent test for this chapter.
Flashcards
A: NH-44 (formerly NH-7), running from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.
A: Postal, telecommunication, internet, and mass media like radio and television.
A: It facilitates movement of goods and people, supports trade, enhances accessibility, and promotes regional integration.
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