. Answer the following questions.
1. What are the various factors responsible for permanent settlements?
2. What are the various advantages of roadways over other means of transport?
3. Explain how transportation and communication help in the economic development of a country.
4. What was the impact of the discovery of fire, wheel and iron on human civilisations?
5.How has the computer technology revolutionised the process of communication?
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Ans 3 It plays a major role in the economic uplift of a country as it promotes internal and external trade, economic use of natural resources, mobility of skilled labour-force, diversification of markets, provision of fuel, reduction in employment, increase in agricultural and industrial production etc
Ans 1.The permanent settlement is dependent upon the physical nature and location of the place. It should be safe with the availability of water, food, shelter, the right quality of soil for agriculture, climate and other resources needed by the people
Ans 2 Road transport provides a faster and less costly means of transporting goods over short distances. Other modes of transport like water, air or rail may incur delays in transit of goods with loading and reloading required in multiple locations.
Ans 4 The discoveries of fire,wheel,and iron were big steps towards civilization. Fire helped the helps to get safety from,animals,cold and can also cook food. Iron helped them to live a settled life by clearing forests and cultivate crops.