India has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about 2.3 million km at present. On what basis roadways have taken an edge over railways? Explain. OR “The pace of change has been rapid in modern times and has impacted the ways of communication as well.” In light of the given statement explain the role of a variety of means of communication that are used in India in the currents times.
Answers
Road Transport is more useful than rail transport in many ways:
1.Roads have preceded Railways.
2.Roads can be easily built and maintained.
3. Roads can be built in higher slopes and mountains while it is difficult to construct Railways over rough terrain.
4. Roads can be made to pass through forest and desserts.
5. Roads are suitable for transporting light and perishable goods.
6. Roads carry heavy goods over long distances and then trucks carry these goods to the local markets.
7. Goods can be delivered right to the door steps of the consumers.
8. Roads are the cheapest means of transport for short distances.
9. Loading, unloading and transhipment from one gauge to another make delays in the transportation of goods by railways.
10. Roads provide a link between railway stations, air and sea ports
OR
Sending or receiving messages is known as communication. Today communication is a seamless network of computers, satellites, radio and TV broadcasting. Some of the chief means of communication are the same as we are used hundred years back like letters and telegrams.
Communications are of two types: personal Communication and Mass Communication.
Personal communication:
Personal communication at the means of delivering messages between individuals or small groups. Messages are carried between the sender and the receiver both ways. It also improve personal relationship. These means of communication include postcard, letter, Telegram, fax and telephone.
The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. Postal Services started in India in 1837. Today there are 1.5 Lakh post offices in the country of which 89% are in rural areas 11% are in urban areas. To send quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently.
India has one of the largest telecom networks in Asia. Telephone services were introduced in Calcutta in 1881.
Mass Communication:
These are the means of delivery messages from an individual or a group to a large audience. Messages are delivered from a sender to a large audience usually one way. This means of communication include newspaper, magazines and other periodicals electronic media like radio, television, films etc. It provides health entertainment.
AIR(All India Radio) (Akashwani) broadcasts a variety of programmes in national, regional and local languages for various categories of people, spread over different parts of the country.
Doordarshan, is the national television channel of India, is one of the largest land networks in the world.
In India Newspapers are published in about 100 languages.
India is also the largest producer of feature films in the world. It produces short films; video feature films and documentary films.
Answer:
Explanation:
Road Transport is more useful than rail transport in many ways:
1.Roads have preceded Railways.
2.Roads can be easily built and maintained.
3. Roads can be built in higher slopes and mountains while it is difficult to construct Railways over rough terrain.
4. Roads can be made to pass through forest and desserts.
5. Roads are suitable for transporting light and perishable goods.
6. Roads carry heavy goods over long distances and then trucks carry these goods to the local markets.
7. Goods can be delivered right to the door steps of the consumers.
8. Roads are the cheapest means of transport for short distances.
9. Loading, unloading and transhipment from one gauge to another make delays in the transportation of goods by railways.
10. Roads provide a link between railway stations, air and sea ports
OR
Sending or receiving messages is known as communication. Today communication is a seamless network of computers, satellites, radio and TV broadcasting. Some of the chief means of communication are the same as we are used hundred years back like letters and telegrams.
Communications are of two types: personal Communication and Mass Communication.
Personal communication:
Personal communication at the means of delivering messages between individuals or small groups. Messages are carried between the sender and the receiver both ways. It also improve personal relationship. These means of communication include postcard, letter, Telegram, fax and telephone.
The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. Postal Services started in India in 1837. Today there are 1.5 Lakh post offices in the country of which 89% are in rural areas 11% are in urban areas. To send quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently.
India has one of the largest telecom networks in Asia. Telephone services were introduced in Calcutta in 1881.
Mass Communication:
These are the means of delivery messages from an individual or a group to a large audience. Messages are delivered from a sender to a large audience usually one way. This means of communication include newspaper, magazines and other periodicals electronic media like radio, television, films etc. It provides health entertainment.
AIR(All India Radio) (Akashwani) broadcasts a variety of programmes in national, regional and local languages for various categories of people, spread over different parts of the country.
Doordarshan, is the national television channel of India, is one of the largest land networks in the world.
In India Newspapers are published in about 100 languages.
India is also the largest producer of feature films in the world. It produces short films; video feature films and documentary films.