Question

what is importance of air transport in Indian economy in briefly ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Importance of Air transport :

1. The air travel, today, is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport.

2. It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests, and long oceanic stretches with great ease, serving India (varied relief and terrain) adequately.

3. In India, it is because of air travel that visits to the northeastern part of the country marked by dissected relief, big rivers, dense forests, frequent floods and international frontiers has become much convenient and easier.

4. Air transport is essential in providing for import and export of various goods.

5. It also provides for quick relief measures and rescue operations in difficult times of natural calamities and disasters.

6.It also helps in the economical development in India because unlike roadways and railways we do not want to build roads and tracks for air transports.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Airways are the fastest mode of transport although expensive, the surface transport cannot match the air transport over long distances.

• Air transport is most significant in hilly regions in border are not easily accessible by surface transport.

• Air transport is the most important in N.E. region where air is the only mode of transport because of its difficult terrain.