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NCERTExplained - lifelines of national economy

LIFELINES OF NATIONAL ECONOMY

INTRODUCTION

Our country and its contemporary economy depend heavily on modern modes of transportation and communication. Thus, it is clear that a robust and effective network of transportation and communication is necessary for local, national, and international trade in the modern era.

TRANSPORT

A diagram of a transportation system

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Roadways

Classification Of Roads

1.Golden Quadrilateral And Corridors: The Golden Quadrilateral serves as a backbone of major commercial and industrial activity, linking four of the country’s biggest cities. The North–South and East–West corridors further aim to improve connectivity and reduce travel time, which has positive implications for trade, commerce, and tourism. These highways are lifelines that can dramatically transform the speed and efficacy of transport across the country.

2.National Highways: National Highways act as arterial routes connecting far-flung regions of India, contributing to the overall economic health and making goods and services accessible to remote parts of the country.

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