Describe three major problems faced by the road transport in India.
The problems faced:
(i) The road network is inadequate, keeping in view the volume of traffic and passengers.
(ii) Roadways are highly congested in cities and most of the bridges and culverts are old or narrow.
(iii) About half of the roads are unmetalled and this limits their usage during the rainy season.
Why is a dense and efficient network of transport and communication a perequisite for the development of local, national and global trade of today? Give your opinion.
(30.1) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map:
A. Coal mines
B. The terminal station of North-South Corridor
(30.2) On the same map locate and label the following:
Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant.
Why did the Indian Government remove barriers to a large extent on foreign trade and foreign investment?
What precautions do you suggest for a consumer to take while purchasing medicines from the market?