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Explain the importance… (Class 10 Social Science 2023, Q26b)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2023, set 32/6/1 · 3 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023: question 26(b)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2023, paper 32/6/1, section C, question 26(b), for 3 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q26(b) · 3 marks · Short answerLifelines of National Economy

Explain the importance of Transportation in the economic development of the country.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2023 board paper, set 32/6/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Which three domains does transport cover?

Hint 2

Match each mode of transport with its special use.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Transport moves goods and services over land, water and air. Fast, efficient transport has turned the world into a large village and developed communication.

    1 mark

  2. Railways help business, pilgrimage and carrying goods over long distances. Pipelines carry crude oil and natural gas to refineries and factories.

    1 mark

  3. Waterways are the cheapest means and are useful for international trade. Air transport is the fastest and most comfortable mode.

    1 mark

Answer: Transport links producers and markets, enables trade and communication, and each mode (rail, pipeline, water, air) supports economic development.

Where the marks are

  • Movement of goods and services, communication (1 mark)
  • Role of railways and pipelines (1 mark)
  • Role of waterways and air transport (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Lifelines of National Economy, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2023 board paper, set 32/6/1: every question, by section.

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